Aircraft overrun at Rumbek Airstrip following engine issues

No fatalities • Rumbek, South Sudan • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, leading to an emergency diversion and subsequent runway excursion at Rumbek Airstrip.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation, the flight crew identified technical difficulties involving the aircraft's engines. In response to these engine problems, the crew initiated an emergency diversion to the Rumbek Airstrip.

Upon arriving at the airfield, the aircraft completed its landing; however, the crew was unable to decelerate the plane sufficiently before the end of the runway. This resulted in the aircraft overrunning the landing strip. The impact of the excursion caused the right wing of the aircraft type to break into two separate pieces.

Despite the structural damage to the wing, there were no injuries reported among the crew members on board during the incident.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events began with engine problems encountered during the flight phase.
  • The inability to stop within the available runway length led to the excursion.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway following an emergency diversion necessitated by engine malfunctions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-03-31 Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1 accident near Rumbek, South Sudan?

A cargo aircraft experienced an engine malfunction during flight, leading to an emergency diversion and subsequent runway excursion at Rumbek Airstrip.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-03-31 Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-03-31 involved a Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1, registration 3C-KKB, operated by 748 Air Services, at Rumbek, South Sudan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway following an emergency diversion necessitated by engine malfunctions.

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