Aircraft ground excursion during landing

No fatalities • Keflavik, Iceland • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered onto a taxiway during its landing phase due to pilot error, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft departed from the intended runway and came to rest on an adjacent taxiway. The incident occurred as a result of pilot error during the arrival sequence.

While the excursion caused significant damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. Following the event, the aircraft was declared a total loss and was written off by the operator.

Findings

The investigation into the incident concluded that the primary factor leading to the aircraft landing on the taxiway was error on the part of the crew.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an error made by the flight crew during the landing process.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-02-20 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Keflavik, Iceland?

An aircraft veered onto a taxiway during its landing phase due to pilot error, resulting in the total loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-02-20 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-02-20 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 135563, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Keflavik, Iceland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by an error made by the flight crew during the landing process.

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