Aircraft overrun following touchdown

No fatalities • Dumaguete City, Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after landing, resulting in an excursion from the runway and significant structural damage.

What happened

Upon completing its landing roll, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the available runway surface. As the plane continued past the paved area, it overran the runway, causing the undercarriage to separate from the airframe. The momentum of the excursion resulted in the right wing being partially torn away from the fuselage.

Despite the severity of the impact and the resulting damage to the aircraft, all 29 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The incident left the aircraft in a condition that was deemed beyond economical repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-07-01 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Dumaguete City, Philippines?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing, resulting in an excursion from the runway and significant structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-07-01 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-07-01 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration PI-C504, operated by Philippine Airlines - PAL, at Dumaguete City, Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

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