Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
The ‘close to … flooded’ condition of the runway was the primary factor in the 737’s overrun, the NTSB says.
Heavy rain and standing water on the runway caused a chartered Boeing 737 to hydroplane after an unstable approach to Jacksonville, Florida, U.S., and to run off the runway and into the St. Johns River, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says.
Accident/Incident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
A Fokker 100 overran the landing runway after the crew grappled with wind shear, a contaminated runway and decreased braking action.
Accident Investigation, News, Runway Safety
Investigators cited ‘ineffective presentation’ of relevant NOTAMs, along with pilot fatigue and stress, among the factors contributing to a runway overrun in Canada.
The TSB says two recent runway excursions prove the need for action to bolster runway safety.
