Aircraft overrun at Man Airport

No fatalities • Man, Ivory Coast • Landing (descent or approach)

A scheduled flight from Abidjan to Man resulted in an aircraft overrun and structural breakup upon landing, causing multiple injuries.

What happened

A commercial flight operating a scheduled route from Abidjan, with planned stops in Yamoussoukro and Daloa, was conducting its final leg to Man Airport. The aircraft, carrying 64 passengers and six crew members, arrived at the destination but failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. During the overrun, the aircraft's landing gear was torn away, and the fuselage eventually broke into two separate pieces approximately 200 meters beyond the initial stopping point.

Findings

All 70 people on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. Among the occupants, 40 individuals sustained injuries, with 21 of those classified as serious. Investigators noted that the spoilers failed to deploy following the aircraft's touchdown, which contributed to the inability to stop the plane within the runway limits.

Probable cause

The failure to deploy spoilers after landing prevented the aircraft from decelerating sufficiently to stay on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-12-30 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Man, Ivory Coast?

A scheduled flight from Abidjan to Man resulted in an aircraft overrun and structural breakup upon landing, causing multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-12-30 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-12-30 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration TU-TIK, operated by Air Ivoire, at Man, Ivory Coast.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The failure to deploy spoilers after landing prevented the aircraft from decelerating sufficiently to stay on the runway.

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