Runway excursion involving aircraft during landing

No fatalities • Djerba, Tunisia • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ditch following touchdown, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase and making contact with the runway, the flight crew initiated standard braking operations. During this process, the aircraft lost directional control and drifted from the paved surface. The movement continued until the plane exited the runway environment and settled in a nearby ditch.

Despite the impact, all 21 occupants were able to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself sustained damage that was determined to be beyond economical repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft departed the runway surface during the landing roll.
  • Loss of directional control occurred during the braking sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ditch during the braking phase after touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-01-11 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident near Djerba, Tunisia?

An aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ditch following touchdown, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-01-11 Swearingen SA227 Metro III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-01-11 involved a Swearingen SA227 Metro III, registration EC-GKK, operated by Ibertrans Aérea, at Djerba, Tunisia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and entered a ditch during the braking phase after touchdown.

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