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December 7, 2009 · Embraer EMB135 LR · ZS-SJW

George, ZA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 2009
Injury Outcomes
10 injuries (10 minor injuries), 25 uninjured
Location
George, ZA
Aircraft
Embraer EMB135 LR
Tail Number
ZS-SJW
Operator
South African Airlink
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA10WA067

On December 7, 2009 about 0901 UTC, South African Airlink flight 8625, an Embraer 135-LR, ZS-SJW, was involved in a landing overrun of runway 11 at George Airport, George, South Africa. The airplane struck approach lights and an airport perimeter fence during the accident sequence. Visual meteorological conditions and light rain prevailed at the time; an instrument flight plan was filed. Of the 35 persons aboard, the 3 crewmembers and 7 passengers received minor injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. There was no fire. The flight originated at Cape Town, South Africa. The South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is investigating the accident. As the State of design and manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to the CAA investigation. All inquires regarding this accident should be directed to: South African Civil Aviation Authority Accident and Incident Investigation Division (AIID) Ikhaya Lokundiza Building 16, Treur Close Waterfall Park, Bekker Street Midrand, Gauteng South Africa

Full Narrative

On December 7, 2009 about 0901 UTC, South African Airlink flight 8625, an Embraer 135-LR, ZS-SJW, was involved in a landing overrun of runway 11 at George Airport, George, South Africa. The airplane struck approach lights and an airport perimeter fence during the accident sequence. Visual meteorological conditions and light rain prevailed at the time; an instrument flight plan was filed. Of the 35 persons aboard, the 3 crewmembers and 7 passengers received minor injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. There was no fire. The flight originated at Cape Town, South Africa. The South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is investigating the accident. As the State of design and manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to the CAA investigation. All inquires regarding this accident should be directed to: South African Civil Aviation Authority Accident and Incident Investigation Division (AIID) Ikhaya Lokundiza Building 16, Treur Close Waterfall Park, Bekker Street Midrand, Gauteng South Africa

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:01 UTC
Nearest AirportGeorge Airport (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length6561 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer EMB135 LR
Tail NumberZS-SJW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouth African Airlink
Engines2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary10 injuries (10 minor injuries), 25 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor10
Uninjured25
Total35

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time09:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data