Aircraft overrun at Subic Bay Airport

No fatalities • Subic Bay, Olongapo (Cubi Point NAS), Philippines • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight departing from Shanghai-Hongqiao ended in an accident after overrunning the runway at Subic Bay, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.

What happened

A cargo flight carrying electronics and garments departed from Shanghai-Hongqiao Airport at 21:16 local time, destined for Subic Bay. Upon arrival at Subic Bay Airport, the weather was characterized by light rain, calm winds, and visibility of six kilometers, with scattered clouds at 1,800 and 7,000 feet.

At 23:15 local time, the aircraft touched down on runway 07, which has a length of 2,400 meters. Due to the wet surface of the runway, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the available distance. This led to an overrun of the runway, causing the aircraft to plunge into Subic Bay. The accident resulted in two injuries to the crew, and the aircraft was a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop on the wet runway before the end of the pavement.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits due to insufficient braking action on a wet surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-10-17 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 accident near Subic Bay, Olongapo (Cubi Point NAS), Philippines?

A cargo flight departing from Shanghai-Hongqiao ended in an accident after overrunning the runway at Subic Bay, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-10-17 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-10-17 involved a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, registration N581FE, operated by Federal Express - FedEx, at Subic Bay, Olongapo (Cubi Point NAS), Philippines.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits due to insufficient braking action on a wet surface.

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