Maldivian DH8C at Kadhdhoo on May 5th 2022, runway excursion
Last Update: May 6, 2022 / 18:56:46 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 5, 2022
Classification
Incident
Cause
Runway excursion
Airline
Maldivian Air Taxi
Flight number
Q2-274
Departure
Kooddoo Island, Maldives
Destination
Kadhdhoo, Maldives
Aircraft Registration
8Q-IAK
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8C
The airline confirmed the aircraft went off the runway on its second approach in strong winds. There were no injuries.
No weather data are available (Metars or weather reports of a local weather station), locals however report there were thunderstorms over the aerodrome with varying winds up to 60kph (32 knots).
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 5, 2022
Classification
Incident
Cause
Runway excursion
Airline
Maldivian Air Taxi
Flight number
Q2-274
Departure
Kooddoo Island, Maldives
Destination
Kadhdhoo, Maldives
Aircraft Registration
8Q-IAK
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8C
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