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Serious Incident (Runway Excursion) - Airblue Flight ABQ 613, Airbus 320-214 aircraft, Reg. No. AP-EDA at BKIAP, Peshawar on 23-04-2019

  • Type: serious incident
  • Status: FINAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
  • Operator: Air Blue
  • Flight no.: ABQ 613
  • Registration number: AP-EDA
  • Type of aircraft: 320-214
  • Date of occurrence: 23-04-2019
  • Date of uploading: 20-05-2026
  • Location: Peshawar Airport

Airblue flight ABQ-613 Airbus 320 aircraft Reg. No. AP-EDA was a scheduled passenger flight from Sharjah International Airport (OMSJ), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to BKIAP, Peshawar. The aircraft departed from OMSJ, UAE as per plan at 11:40 hours (h) with 174 passengers and 06 crew members on board. Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) at BKIAP, Peshawar was 14:28 h; however, the landing was delayed with Actual Time of Arrival (ATA) as 14:31 h. While approaching to land after executing Instrument Landing System (ILS) Approach for Runway (R/W) 35, the aircraft encountered tail wind as well as wet R/W conditions. The aircraft touched down 4,448 feet (ft) after the Threshold with AUTO BRAKE LO selected. Auto braking along with Thrust reverse was used to slow down the aircraft; however, the deceleration was insufficient. The Captain subsequently switched to manual braking and used maximum brakes but could not stop the aircraft on the R/W. The aircraft finally came to a stop on the Stopway (SWY) after crossing the R/W threshold. There were no injuries to any person onboard; however, the aircraft sustained damage to Tyres and Engine fan blades.