Incident Overview

Date: Wednesday 25 September 1991
Aircraft Type: Dassault Falcon 20C
Owner/operator: Groupair Srl
Registration Number: I-NLAE
Location: Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) – ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Airplane Flight Control System (specifically, braking and control systems)Airplane Flight Control System (specifically, braking and control systems)
Category: Accident
A Rai 3 television airplane experienced a severe runway overrun due to high winds. The aircraft struck multiple trees.A Rai 3 television airplane experienced a severe runway overrun due to high winds. The aircraft struck multiple trees.

Description

Overran a wet runway and hit trees in high wind conditions. The airplane carried a crew of Italian tv station Rai 3.

Primary Cause

High wind conditions significantly reduced braking effectiveness and increased the risk of a loss of control during the runway transition.High wind conditions significantly reduced braking effectiveness and increased the risk of a loss of control during the runway transition.

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