Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 November 1993
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-112
Owner/operator: COPA Panama – Compa¤¡a Paname¤a de Aviaci¢n
Registration Number: HP-873CMP
Location: Panama City-Tocumen International Airport (PTY) –
ÿ Panama
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 92
Component Affected: NosegearNosegear
Category: Accident
An 737 aircraft experienced a significant incident following an ILS approach, resulting in a nosegear collapse during departure. The aircraft subsequently deviated onto taxiway H, exceeding the runway threshold, and crossed a taxiway. Severe weather conditions, including low clouds, turbulence, and rain, contributed to the incident.An 737 aircraft experienced a significant incident following an ILS approach, resulting in a nosegear collapse during departure. The aircraft subsequently deviated onto taxiway H, exceeding the runway threshold, and crossed a taxiway. Severe weather conditions, including low clouds, turbulence, and rain, contributed to the incident.
Description
The aircraft touched down following a runway 03R ILS approach, but wasn’t properly aligned with the runway. The 737 then departed the runway 2500 feet past the threshold and crossed taxiway H. The nosegear had collapsed. Weather was bad with low clouds, turbulence and rain.
Primary Cause
Improper runway alignment during the ILS approach and subsequent deviation onto taxiway H.Improper runway alignment during the ILS approach and subsequent deviation onto taxiway H.Share on:
