No fatalities

1955-10-10: Vickers Viking (YI-ABQ) — Iraqi Airways — Baghdad, Iraq

Baghdad, IraqTakeoff (climb)

On October 10, 1955, a Vickers Viking (registration YI-ABQ) operated by Iraqi Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Baghdad, Iraq during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft overran the runway and entered a ravine after an aborted takeoff attempt failed to stop the plane within the available distance. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft caught fire after overrunning the runway and entering a ravine during an aborted takeoff procedure.

What happened

During the initial stages of a takeoff roll, the pilot encountered an unforeseen complication. In response to this developing situation, the pilot-in-command elected to terminate the takeoff sequence and initiated emergency braking. Despite these efforts, the twin engine aircraft could not be brought to a halt before the end of the available runway surface.

As a result of the failed stop, the plane exited the paved area and traveled into a nearby ravine. Upon impact with the terrain, the aircraft caught fire. All 19 occupants on board were able to exit the wreckage safely during a rapid evacuation process. While there were no reported fatalities, the aircraft was completely destroyed by the subsequent blaze.

Findings

  • The pilot attempted an emergency stop following an unexpected event during the takeoff run.
  • The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway length, leading to the excursion.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway and entered a ravine after an aborted takeoff attempt failed to stop the plane within the available distance.