Dornier DO228 crash, Feb 26, 1992, Eket
Dornier DO228 accident on February 26, 1992 near Eket, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria with no fatalities. Cause: The crew did not give due consideration or proper...
- Date: February 26, 1992
- Aircraft: Dornier DO228
- Location: Eket, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew did not give due consideration or proper planning to the prevailing weather, which led to a long landing and an unsuccessful braking action. Cockpit communication breakdown was a contributing factor.
A PMAS Dornier 228 from Lagos landed at Eket in weather that called for a missed approach. The crew continued and landed long, and the brakes did not slow the aircraft effectively. It overran the runway end at about 40 knots, with the aircraft skidding and the fuselage buckled. Cockpit communication problems were noted. All occupants survived.