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  Boeing Co 747-438, VH-OJH

Aviation Safety Investigation Report - Final

Boeing Co 747-438, VH-OJH

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Occurrence Details
Occurrence Number: 199904538 Location: Bangkok, Aero. THAILAND
Occurrence Date: 23 September 1999 State: Other
Occurrence Time: 1647 hours UTC Highest Injury Level: Minor
Occurrence Category: Accident Investigation Type: Occurrence Investigation
Occurrence Class: Aerodrome and Airways Facility Investigation Status: Completed
Occurrence Type: Weather / Environment Release Date: 26 April 2001
Injuries:CrewPassengerGroundTotal
Minor038038
Total038038

Aircraft Details
Aircraft Manufacturer:Boeing CoAircraft Model:747-438
Aircraft Registration:VH-OJHSerial Number:24806
Type of Operation:High Capacity, International, Passenger, Scheduled
Damage to Aircraft:Substantial
Departure Point:Sydney, NSWDeparture Time:0645 hours EST
Destination:Bangkok, THAILAND
Crew Details:RoleClass of LicenceHours on TypeHours Total
 Pilot-In-CommandATPL72415881
 Co-PilotATPL51878973

The aircraft overran the end of runway 21L after landing. The runway was wet from very heavy rain. The crew had flown the approach with flaps 25 selected, and had intended to select idle reverse thrust after touchdown.

The aircraft encountered very heavy rain on late final approach and deviated above the glideslope. Just before touchdown, the captain instructed the first officer (the flying pilot) to go around. As thrust was being increased, the mainwheels contacted the runway. The captain then retarded the thrust levers and the crew commenced manual braking about 7 seconds later. Reverse thrust was not selected.

Touchdown occurred about 1,000 m along the runway and the aircraft entered the overrun at 88 kts. Partial dynamic hydroplaning had occurred during the landing roll. This, along with the absence of reverse thrust, reducing the stopping forces available to slow the aircraft.

The aircraft nose landing gear and one main landing gear separated during the overrun sequence.

The captain ordered a precautionary disembarkation of the aircraft about 20 minutes after it came to rest.

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Last Updated: 1 November, 2006