Runway excursion involving aircraft at runway 09/27

No fatalities • Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing, resulting in a collision with a dike and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the final approach and flare phase, the aircraft experienced instability characterized by a roll from the right side to the left. Upon making contact with runway 09/27, the aircraft was not correctly aligned with the center of the runway. This misalignment caused the plane to exit the runway surface to the right while traveling at a speed of 115 km/h.

As the aircraft continued its path off the paved surface, it traveled approximately 100 meters before striking a dike. Despite the impact, there were no injuries reported among the 17 occupants on board. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in an unstable state during the flare.
  • The primary factor in the excursion was the improper alignment of the aircraft with the runway centerline during the landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a lack of alignment with the centerline following an unstable flare.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-04-28 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine?

An aircraft veered off the runway during landing, resulting in a collision with a dike and significant damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-04-28 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-04-28 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration UR-87918, operated by Dniproavia, at Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a lack of alignment with the centerline following an unstable flare.

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