Four-engine aircraft overrun during landing

No fatalities • Taipei-Songshan, Taiwan • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine airplane failed to stop after touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance following its arrival on the runway. After making contact with the surface, the plane was unable to decelerate within the available runway length. This led to an overrun where the aircraft traveled past the end of the paved area, eventually coming to a halt a few meters beyond the threshold.

Despite the impact and the extent of the excursion, there were no casualties reported. All five crew members on board successfully evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The aircraft sustained damage that was categorized as being beyond economical repair. The primary factor in the incident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-02-01 Vickers Viscount accident near Taipei-Songshan, Taiwan?

A four-engine airplane failed to stop after touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-02-01 Vickers Viscount accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-02-01 involved a Vickers Viscount, registration PK-RVM, operated by Mandala Airlines, at Taipei-Songshan, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun.

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