Runway excursion at Rostov-on-Don Airport

No fatalities • Rostov-on-Don, Russia • Landing (descent or approach)

A three-engine aircraft overran the runway at Rostov-on-Don Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries.

What happened

Following its arrival at Rostov-on-Don Airport, a three-engine aircraft experienced issues maintaining its position on the runway during the landing roll. The aircraft failed to come to a halt within the available runway length, leading to a runway excursion. During the overrun, the aircraft's landing gear was torn away from the airframe. The sequence of events concluded when the plane collided with a concrete wall, eventually coming to a stop approximately 870 meters beyond the end of the runway.

Findings

  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • All 10 occupants on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.
  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to a collision with a perimeter structure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-01-25 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Rostov-on-Don, Russia?

A three-engine aircraft overran the runway at Rostov-on-Don Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-01-25 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-01-25 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration RA-87464, operated by Volga Airlines - Aviakompania Volga, at Rostov-on-Don, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to a collision with a perimeter structure.

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