Aircraft overrun at Kodiak Airport following training flight

No fatalities • Kodiak, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after failing to stop on the runway during its return to Kodiak Airport.

What happened

Following the completion of a training mission, the crew was performing an approach into Kodiak Airport. Upon making contact with the runway, the aircraft experienced issues maintaining deceleration within the available runway length. This resulted in the plane overrunning the paved surface and coming to rest in a nearby drainage ditch.

There were four individuals on board at the time of the incident, all of whom were part of the flight crew. No injuries were reported among the occupants following the excursion. While the personnel escaped unharmed, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the damage sustained during the event.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance after touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently on the runway, leading to a runway overrun into a drainage ditch.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-05-19 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Kodiak, United States of America?

An aircraft sustained substantial damage after failing to stop on the runway during its return to Kodiak Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-05-19 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-05-19 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 39351, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Kodiak, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently on the runway, leading to a runway overrun into a drainage ditch.

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