Runway excursion of Bravo Airways MD-83 at Kyiv Zhulyany Airport

No fatalities • Kiev-Zhuliany-Igor Sikorsky, Ukraine • Landing (descent or approach)

An MD-83 aircraft operated by Bravo Airways veered off the runway during landing at Kyiv (Zhulyany) Airport amidst thunderstorm activity, resulting in substantial structural damage.

What happened

On June 14, 2018, a charter flight operated by Bravo Airways, identified as BAY 4406, was traveling from Antalya to Kyiv (Zhulyany). The aircraft, an MD-83 with registration UR-CPR, was operated by a crew consisting of a pilot in command, a co-pilot, and five flight attendants. The flight experienced a significant delay of approximately six hours due to the late arrival of the aircraft at the departure airport.

During the approach to runway 08 at Kyiv (Zhulyany) Aerodrome, the flight crew utilized the ILS system while navigating through thunderstorm activity. At approximately 05:40 pm, during the landing roll, the aircraft experienced a runway excursion. The plane drifted to the left of the runway, eventually coming to a stop 123 meters away from the runway centerline, outside of the cleared and graded area. The excursion occurred at a distance of 1260 meters from the runway threshold.

Findings

While the aircraft sustained substantial damage to its structural components, there were no serious injuries reported among the passengers or the crew. The investigation noted that the landing took place during active thunderstorm activity.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway during the landing roll amidst thunderstorm conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-06-14 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 accident near Kiev-Zhuliany-Igor Sikorsky, Ukraine?

An MD-83 aircraft operated by Bravo Airways veered off the runway during landing at Kyiv (Zhulyany) Airport amidst thunderstorm activity, resulting in substantial structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-06-14 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-06-14 involved a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration UR-CPR, operated by Bravo Airways, at Kiev-Zhuliany-Igor Sikorsky, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway during the landing roll amidst thunderstorm conditions.

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