On March 28, 1978, a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 (registration YV-110P) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy de Haenen (Saint-Jean-Gustave III), Saint-Barthélemy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun into water. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing on runway 10, resulting in an excursion into a body of water.
What happened
Upon completing the landing phase on runway 10, the twin engine airplane experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance. The aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before reaching the end of the paved surface. Consequently, the plane overran the runway and exited the airfield environment, eventually coming to a stop in a nearby area of water.
Findings
There were no fatalities or injuries reported following the incident.
The primary factor in the excursion was the aircraft's inability to stop within the available runway length after touchdown.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun into water.
What happened in the 28 Mar 1978 Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident near Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy de Haenen (Saint-Jean-Gustave III), Saint-Barthélemy?
A twin-engine airplane failed to stop after landing on runway 10, resulting in an excursion into a body of water.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 1978 Rockwell Aero Commander 560 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Mar 1978 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 560, registration YV-110P, operated by Private Venezuela, at Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy de Haenen (Saint-Jean-Gustave III), Saint-Barthélemy.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun into water.
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