Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 July 1989
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules
Owner/operator: Pelita Air Service
Location: Wau Airport (WUU) –
ÿ South Sudan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing on a wet and slippery runway, resulting in an overrun.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing on a wet and slippery runway, resulting in an overrun.
Description
Landing on a wet/slippery runway and overran.
Primary Cause
Wet and slippery runway conditions significantly reduced the aircraft’s grip and control, leading to a loss of control and subsequent overrun.Wet and slippery runway conditions significantly reduced the aircraft’s grip and control, leading to a loss of control and subsequent overrun.Share on:
