Runway excursion at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport

No fatalities • Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet, Spain • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft overran the runway at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport after landing, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced issues with its braking or stopping capability. Following the initial touchdown on the runway, the plane failed to decelerate sufficiently within the available pavement. The aircraft subsequently exited the runway environment and continued moving across the airfield perimeter.

During the excursion, the aircraft collided with a boundary wall located at the edge of the airport grounds. After striking the structure, the plane traveled into an adjacent olive plantation where it eventually came to a halt.

Outcomes

Despite the impact with the wall and the subsequent excursion into the plantation, all 37 occupants on board were successfully evacuated from the aircraft without injury. The structural damage sustained by the twin engine aircraft during the event was severe enough that the airframe was declared a total loss.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits following touchdown, leading to a perimeter wall collision and excursion into an olive grove.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-09-26 Vickers Viking accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet, Spain?

A twin-engine aircraft overran the runway at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet Airport after landing, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-09-26 Vickers Viking accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-09-26 involved a Vickers Viking, registration D-ADEL, operated by Karl Herfurtner Luftreederei, at Palma de Mallorca-Son Bonet, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the runway limits following touchdown, leading to a perimeter wall collision and excursion into an olive grove.

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