Aircraft overrun at Oradea Airport

No fatalities • Oradea, Romania • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft operating from Bucharest-Otopeni Airport overran the runway at Oradea Airport during approach in poor weather, resulting in no injuries but significant damage.

What happened

During a flight originating from Bucharest-Otopeni Airport, the crew initiated an approach toward Oradea Airport under marginal weather conditions. As the aircraft progressed on its final approach, the pilot-in-command maintained visual contact with runway 19 and proceeded with the descent.

The aircraft touched down 761 metres beyond the runway threshold. Due to insufficient remaining runway length, the pilot was unable to bring the plane to a halt before it exited the paved surface. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway and came to a stop in a drainage ditch, positioned 420 metres before the threshold of runway 01. While the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, all 13 occupants managed to exit the wreckage uninjured.

Findings

  • The approach was conducted in marginal weather conditions.
  • The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway after touching down too far past the threshold during an approach in marginal weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-01-16 Gulfstream G200 accident near Oradea, Romania?

An aircraft operating from Bucharest-Otopeni Airport overran the runway at Oradea Airport during approach in poor weather, resulting in no injuries but significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-01-16 Gulfstream G200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-01-16 involved a Gulfstream G200, registration YR-TIG, operated by Tiriac Air, at Oradea, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway after touching down too far past the threshold during an approach in marginal weather.

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