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Aircraft Overruns Runway at Amman-Marka Airport (JY-JAS)

Alexandria, EgyptLanding (descent or approach)

On April 20, 2006, a Rockwell Sabreliner 75 (registration JY-JAS) operated by Jordan Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Alexandria, Egypt during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the captain who decided to land while the aircraft was too high on the glide. Failure of the captain to initiate a go-around procedure after the copilot warned him three times about that. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

On a positioning flight from Amman to Alexandria, the crew attempted a high approach. After landing too far down the runway, the aircraft overran and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident

A crew of three departed Amman-Marka Airport on a positioning flight to Alexandria, Egypt. During the final approach, the aircraft was too high on the glide path. The captain decided to continue the approach despite the deviation.

After the speed brakes were deactivated in the last segment, the aircraft floated and touched down further along the runway than intended. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest.

All three crew members escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable Cause

Official findings identified the probable cause as a wrong approach configuration by the captain, who decided to land while the aircraft was too high on the glide. Additionally, the captain failed to initiate a go-around procedure after the copilot had warned him three times about the situation.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Apr 2006 Rockwell Sabreliner 75 accident near Alexandria, Egypt?

On a positioning flight from Amman to Alexandria, the crew attempted a high approach. After landing too far down the runway, the aircraft overran and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Apr 2006 Rockwell Sabreliner 75 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Apr 2006 involved a Rockwell Sabreliner 75, registration JY-JAS, operated by Jordan Aviation, at Alexandria, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration on part of the captain who decided to land while the aircraft was too high on the glide. Failure of the captain to initiate a go-around procedure after the copilot warned him three times about that.

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