Runway overrun at Semarang-Ahmad Yani Airport

No fatalities • Semarang-Ahmad Yani, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway during a night approach in heavy rain at Semarang-Ahmad Yani Airport, resulting in structural failure and minor injuries.

What happened

During a night arrival at Semarang-Ahmad Yani Airport, an aircraft encountered severe weather characterized by intense rainfall and high wind speeds. As the flight attempted to land on a wet runway, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently, touching down too far along the landing strip. Due to the lack of remaining runway length, the aircraft overran the pavement and exited the airfield, eventually coming to a stop in a nearby ravine. The impact caused the airframe to break into three distinct sections.

All 85 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. While there were no fatalities, the accident resulted in three injuries among the passengers.

Findings

Investigations into the incident identified that the combination of heavy precipitation and strong winds contributed to the loss of control during the landing roll. The primary factor in the overrun was the inability to stop the aircraft on the slick surface after a long touchdown point.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length due to a long touchdown on a wet surface during heavy rain and strong winds.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-11-30 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Semarang-Ahmad Yani, Indonesia?

An aircraft overran the runway during a night approach in heavy rain at Semarang-Ahmad Yani Airport, resulting in structural failure and minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-11-30 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-11-30 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration PK-GKU, operated by Merpati Nusantara Airlines - MNA, at Semarang-Ahmad Yani, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length due to a long touchdown on a wet surface during heavy rain and strong winds.

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