Emergency landing and runway overrun of aircraft en route to Warsaw

No fatalities • Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft traveling from Hurghada to Warsaw experienced electrical and hydraulic failures over Turkey, leading to an emergency diversion and subsequent runway excursion in Istanbul.

What happened

During a flight from Hurghada to Warsaw, the flight crew encountered significant technical difficulties while cruising over Turkish airspace. The crew notified Air Traffic Control regarding the onset of electrical and hydraulic malfunctions. In response to these complications, the aircraft was granted permission to perform an emergency diversion to Istanbul-Atatürk Airport.

Upon arriving at the airport, the aircraft attempted an emergency landing. However, following the touchdown, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available runway length. The aircraft subsequently overran the runway and came to a stop in the vicinity of the ILS antenna. During the excursion, the two main landing gears collapsed. Despite the severity of the incident, all 163 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • The crew reported active malfunctions involving the aircraft's hydraulic and electrical systems prior to landing.
  • The runway excursion was characterized by an inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered from hydraulic and electrical system failures that necessitated an emergency diversion and contributed to the runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-10-11 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 accident near Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey?

An aircraft traveling from Hurghada to Warsaw experienced electrical and hydraulic failures over Turkey, leading to an emergency diversion and subsequent runway excursion in Istanbul.

Were there any fatalities in the 2007-10-11 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-10-11 involved a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration SU-BOY, operated by AMC Airlines - Aircraft Maintenance Company, at Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft suffered from hydraulic and electrical system failures that necessitated an emergency diversion and contributed to the runway overrun.

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