Silver Air aircraft overrun runway 02

No fatalities • Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, Honduras • Landing (descent or approach)

A Silver Air aircraft overran the runway during final approach, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and minor injuries to all occupants.

What happened

During the final approach to runway 02, the flight crew noted a significant discrepancy in airspeed. The co-pilot alerted the captain that the approach speed exceeded the required reference speed by approximately 20 knots. Although the captain intended to adjust the speed, the aircraft type/model (not specified in source) touched down with a speed of 142 knots, which was roughly 14 knots above the appropriate reference speed for the current weight and atmospheric conditions.

Because of this high speed, the aircraft failed to stop within the available landing distance. The runway, which has a total length of 2,010 metres, had a displaced threshold that reduced the usable landing distance to 1,700 metres. The aircraft came to rest 993 metres before the end of the runway. Following the overrun, the plane traveled down an embankment, crossed a road, and eventually struck a second embankment, where the fuselage broke into two pieces. The aircraft, owned by TVPX and operated by Silver Air, was destroyed in the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft touched down at a speed significantly higher than the calculated reference speed.
  • Excessive approach speed prevented the crew from stopping the aircraft within the 1,700-metre landing distance available due to the displaced threshold.
  • All six occupants on board sustained slight injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop on the runway due to an approach speed that was significantly higher than the required reference speed.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-05-22 Gulfstream G200 accident near Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, Honduras?

A Silver Air aircraft overran the runway during final approach, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and minor injuries to all occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-05-22 Gulfstream G200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-05-22 involved a Gulfstream G200, registration N813WM, operated by Silver Air, at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop on the runway due to an approach speed that was significantly higher than the required reference speed.

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