Runway excursion at La Palma Airport

No fatalities • La Palma (La Palma Island), Spain • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to stop after touchdown at La Palma Airport, resulting in a runway overrun and significant damage.

What happened

During an arrival at La Palma Airport, the aircraft touched down on runway 03. At the time of the landing, the runway surface was wet and the aircraft was experiencing a tailwind component. Following touchdown, the pilot was unable to decelerate the plane sufficiently to remain within the paved area. The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the runway and came to a stop after descending down an embankment.

Findings

  • The landing occurred on a wet runway.
  • A tailwind component contributed to the increased stopping distance required.
  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported during the incident.
  • The aircraft sustained damage so severe that it was written off.

Probable cause

The combination of a wet runway surface and a tailwind prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway length.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-01-05 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near La Palma (La Palma Island), Spain?

An aircraft failed to stop after touchdown at La Palma Airport, resulting in a runway overrun and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-01-05 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-01-05 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration EC-BOD, operated by Iberia - Lineas Aéreas de Espana, at La Palma (La Palma Island), Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The combination of a wet runway surface and a tailwind prevented the aircraft from stopping within the available runway length.

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