Aircraft overrun at Berberati Airport

No fatalities • Berberati, Central African Republic • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an overrun during landing at Berberati Airport, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase at Berberati Airport, the aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. Due to the inability to stop within the available runway length, the aircraft overran the paved surface. During the excursion, the landing gear was lost, and the aircraft sustained heavy damage to both wings.

Findings

  • The aircraft was unable to come to a halt within the remaining runway distance.
  • The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
  • Despite the severity of the impact, all 33 occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance during landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-05-19 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Berberati, Central African Republic?

An aircraft experienced an overrun during landing at Berberati Airport, resulting in significant structural damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-05-19 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-05-19 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration TL-ACO, operated by Centrafricain Airlines, at Berberati, Central African Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance during landing.

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