Runway excursion at Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam Airport

No fatalities • Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam, Comoros Islands • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a runway overrun during takeoff at Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam Airport, resulting in several injuries but no fatalities.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll on runway 31 at Mohel-Bandar es Eslam Airport, the flight crew executed an aborted takeoff procedure. At a high velocity, the decision was made to reject the takeoff, prompting the initiation of emergency braking maneuvers.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft was unable to halt within the available runway length. The plane subsequently overran the end of the runway, where it collided with vegetation, including bushes and trees. During the excursion, the right main landing gear was lost. The aircraft eventually came to a stop within a wooded area.

Outcomes

  • All 52 occupants of the aircraft were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
  • While there were no fatalities, several individuals sustained injuries, with some classified as serious.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff at high speed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-05-05 Fokker 50 accident near Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam, Comoros Islands?

An aircraft experienced a runway overrun during takeoff at Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam Airport, resulting in several injuries but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-05-05 Fokker 50 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-05-05 involved a Fokker 50, registration D6-AIB, operated by R'Komor, at Mohéli-Bandar es Eslam, Comoros Islands.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff at high speed.

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