No fatalities

2011-11-10: Fokker 50 (5Y-VVK) — Bluebird Aviation — Guriceel, Somalia

Guriceel, SomaliaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 10, 2011, a Fokker 50 (registration 5Y-VVK) operated by Bluebird Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Guriceel, Somalia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781195170Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft carrying khat from Nairobi to Guriceel, Somalia, overran the runway after landing, losing its nose and left main gear. All three crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A cargo aircraft operating a flight from Nairobi-Wilson Airport in Kenya to Guriceel, Somalia, experienced a runway excursion after landing. The airplane was transporting a load of khat and had three crew members on board.

Sequence of Events

Upon landing, the aircraft encountered difficulties in decelerating properly and was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and contacted rough terrain, causing the nose and left main landing gear to separate from the aircraft before it came to rest. There was no fire during the incident.

Aftermath

All three occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was deemed beyond economic repair. No other injuries or damage were reported.