NTSB - DCA00MA030, B733 Runway Excursion, Burbank, California, March 5, 2000
NTSB - DCA00MA030, B733 Runway Excursion, Burbank, California, March 5, 2000
Publication info
Category
Accident Reports
Runway Excursion
Human Factors
On 5 March 2000, a Boeing 737-300 being operated by Southwest Airlines on a scheduled passenger flight from Las Vegas to Burbank overran the landing destination runway in normal day visibility after a steep visual approach had been flown at an abnormally high speed. The aircraft exited the airport perimeter and came to a stop on a city street near a gas station. An emergency evacuation of the 142 occupants led to 2 serious injuries and 42 minor injuries and the aircraft was extensively damaged.






