Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 May 1983
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
Owner/operator: Frisia-Luftverkehr Norddeich – FLN
Registration Number: D-IOLT
Location: Helgoland Airfield (HGL) –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Braking system components, specifically the braking pads and hydraulic system.Braking system components, specifically the braking pads and hydraulic system.
Category: Accident
A landing roll on a wet runway resulted in the aircraft overrunning the end of the runway due to inadequate braking. The presence of hydroplaning marks on the main gear tires indicates a significant loss of grip.A landing roll on a wet runway resulted in the aircraft overrunning the end of the runway due to inadequate braking. The presence of hydroplaning marks on the main gear tires indicates a significant loss of grip.
Description
During the landing roll on a wet runway, the braking action was poor and the aircraft overran the end of the runway. The runway showed streaks by the main gear tires, which had typical rubber hydroplaning marks.
Primary Cause
Poor braking performance during the landing roll.Poor braking performance during the landing roll.Share on:
