Runway excursion involving aircraft during landing

No fatalities • Agartala, India • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway after an incorrect approach configuration led to excessive touchdown speed and a late landing position.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the crew performed an approach with an improper configuration. This error resulted in the aircraft type touching down at an excessive velocity and significantly past the runway threshold, specifically approximately 2,775 feet beyond the start of the paved surface.

Due to the high speed and the reduced distance remaining on the runway, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently to remain on the pavement. The subsequent overrun caused the plane to lose its undercarriage before finally coming to a stop. Although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, all 39 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage without injury.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary factor was an incorrect approach configuration maintained by the flight crew. This error directly led to the high speed at touchdown and the late position on the runway, which stripped the pilot of the necessary stopping distance.

Probable cause

The flight crew's failure to properly configure the aircraft during the approach resulted in excessive landing speed and a touchdown point that left insufficient runway for deceleration.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-06-07 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Agartala, India?

An aircraft overran the runway after an incorrect approach configuration led to excessive touchdown speed and a late landing position.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-06-07 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-06-07 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration VT-DVG, operated by Indian Airlines, at Agartala, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight crew's failure to properly configure the aircraft during the approach resulted in excessive landing speed and a touchdown point that left insufficient runway for deceleration.

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