Aircraft overrun at Fuzhou Airport

No fatalities • Fuzhou, China • Landing (descent or approach)

A three-engine airplane failed to stop after landing at Fuzhou Airport, resulting in an overrun and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Fuzhou Airport, a three-engine airplane encountered difficulties decelerating on the runway. The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the available runway length, leading to an excursion from the paved surface. During the overrun, the aircraft's nose landing gear separated from the airframe. The plane eventually came to a stop several dozen meters beyond the initial point of departure from the runway.

Despite the impact and the structural damage sustained, all 96 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss due to the extent of the damage.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the excursion was the inability of the aircraft to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after landing, leading to a runway overrun and gear separation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1983-02-27 Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident accident near Fuzhou, China?

A three-engine airplane failed to stop after landing at Fuzhou Airport, resulting in an overrun and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1983-02-27 Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1983-02-27 involved a Hawker Siddeley HS.121 Trident, registration B-260, operated by CAAC - Civil Aviation Administration of China, at Fuzhou, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after landing, leading to a runway overrun and gear separation.

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