Aircraft overrun at Sarajevo airport

No fatalities • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft overran the runway during landing at Sarajevo under poor weather conditions, resulting in damage to military structures.

What happened

During an approach to Sarajevo, the aircraft encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by heavy rainfall and significant wind gusts. Upon making contact with the runway, the pilot was unable to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently before the end of the paved surface. Consequently, the aircraft overran the runway and continued into a perimeter area where it struck various military installations.

While the impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering it a total loss, there were no casualties among the occupants. The six crew members on board managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight.
  • Adverse weather, specifically strong winds and rain, played a role in the inability to stop the aircraft within the available runway length.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits due to heavy rain and strong winds during the landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-12-31 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

An aircraft overran the runway during landing at Sarajevo under poor weather conditions, resulting in damage to military structures.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-12-31 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-12-31 involved a Ilyushin II-76, registration EW-76836, operated by Belair (Belarus), at Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits due to heavy rain and strong winds during the landing phase.

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