Aircraft overrun at Calabar Airport

No fatalities • Calabar, Nigeria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion following its landing at Calabar Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

Upon completing its landing sequence at Calabar Airport, the aircraft encountered operational difficulties while attempting to decelerate on the runway. The vessel was unable to come to a complete stop within the designated runway limits, leading to an overrun. The aircraft traveled several dozen meters past the end of the runway before finally coming to a halt.

Findings

While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries, the impact and subsequent excursion caused extensive damage to the airframe. The structural damage sustained during the event was so severe that the aircraft was declared a total loss, rendered beyond repair.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-08-06 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near Calabar, Nigeria?

An aircraft experienced a runway excursion following its landing at Calabar Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-08-06 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-08-06 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration 5N-AWK, operated by Kabo Air, at Calabar, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway excursion.

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