Aircraft overrun at Bagram Airfield

No fatalities • Bagram AFB, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during the landing phase at Bagram Airfield, resulting in a post-crash fire and significant damage.

What happened

During the landing phase at Bagram Airfield, the flight crew encountered significant challenges while attempting to decelerate the aircraft on the runway. Due to the inability to bring the plane to a halt within the available runway length, the aircraft overran the paved surface.

As the excursion continued, the right main landing gear was lost. The aircraft eventually came to a stop, at which point a fire erupted. While the incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the crew members on board.

Findings

  • The crew was unable to achieve sufficient deceleration following touchdown.
  • The overrun led to the structural failure of the right main gear and a subsequent post-crash fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance, leading to a runway excursion and fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-10-21 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident near Bagram AFB, Afghanistan?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion during the landing phase at Bagram Airfield, resulting in a post-crash fire and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-10-21 Lockheed P-3 Orion accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-10-21 involved a Lockheed P-3 Orion, registration 158573, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Bagram AFB, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance, leading to a runway excursion and fire.

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