Aircraft overrun and breakup during landing

No fatalities • Mawlamyine, Myanmar • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after touchdown, resulting in an excursion and structural failure of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance immediately following touchdown. The aircraft proceeded past the end of the runway, overrunning the paved surface and traveling for several dozen meters across the terrain.

As the aircraft continued its excursion, the structural integrity of the airframe was compromised, causing the plane to break into two separate pieces. Despite the significant impact and the breakup of the fuselage, there were no fatalities reported among those on board. All 28 occupants sustained slight injuries during the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length after making contact with the ground.
  • The momentum of the overrun resulted in the longitudinal separation of the aircraft into two sections.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown, leading to an overrun and structural breakup.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-08-19 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Mawlamyine, Myanmar?

A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after touchdown, resulting in an excursion and structural failure of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-08-19 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-08-19 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration XY-ADO, operated by Burma Airways, at Mawlamyine, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown, leading to an overrun and structural breakup.

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