Summary
At approximately 0338 hours Western Standard Time (WST) on 17 January 1974,
Fokker Fellowship F-28-1000 aircraft, registered VH-FKA, overran Runway 10 during a
landing at Broome Airport, Western Australia, and became bogged in soft earth.
The aircraft was engaged in operating a Regular Public Transport flight and was
carrying fifty-six passengers. No one was injured and the damage incurred by the aircraft
was minor.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197406015 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/01/1974 |
| Location | Broome Airport |
| Report release date | 10/12/1975 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Fokker B.V. |
|---|---|
| Model | F28 |
| Registration | VH-FKA |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Port Hedland |
| Destination | Broome |
| Damage | Minor |