Runway excursion involving aircraft on landing

No fatalities • Vágar, Faroe Islands • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown due to slippery surface conditions, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

What happened

Following its arrival on runway 31, the aircraft traveled approximately 950 meters along the strip before losing directional control. The plane departed the left side of the runway and eventually stopped against an embankment situated 85 meters from the edge of the paved surface.

At the time of the incident, the aircraft was experiencing a crosswind of 9 knots alongside a 6-knot tailwind component. There were 26 occupants on board during the flight, all of whom managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. While the passengers and crew remained safe, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigation into the excursion indicates that the runway surface was covered in both ice and water during the landing sequence, which likely contributed to the loss of control.

Probable cause

The presence of ice and water on the runway surface led to a loss of directional control following touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-01-25 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Vágar, Faroe Islands?

An aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown due to slippery surface conditions, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-01-25 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-01-25 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration OY-APD, operated by Maersk Air, at Vágar, Faroe Islands.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The presence of ice and water on the runway surface led to a loss of directional control following touchdown.

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