Incident Overview
On Sunday, 31 March 2024, at 06:18 UTC, an ATR 72-212A aircraft with registration 9H-NFR, operated by Mel Air Ltd, was involved in a runway excursion incident during landing at Melilla Airport (GEML), Melilla. The aircraft had arrived from Almeria Airport (LEAM) on a scheduled domestic passenger flight.
Sequence of Events
During the landing run on runway 15, the aircraft was unable to maintain its trajectory. It exited the runway on the right side, momentarily taxiing onto the unpaved area adjacent to the runway. The crew subsequently returned the aircraft to the runway. The flight was conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft, an ATR 72-212A, was carrying 4 crew members and 68 passengers. According to the official report, all persons on board were unharmed. The aircraft was owned by NAC Aviation, Ireland, and operated by Mel Air Ltd.
Damage and Injuries
The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft; however, specific details of the damage were not provided in the preliminary information. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft did not catch fire.
Investigation
The Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) opened an investigation into the incident. The investigation focused on factual information including flight operations, weather conditions, airport infrastructure, and flight recorder data. The final report is pending official publication.
Safety Actions
Following the incident, the operator and the airport implemented safety actions, the details of which were not specified in the preliminary report.