An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 skids off the end of the runway in Kingston, Jamaica, after landing in a rainstorm on Dec. 23, 2009.
About 23 minutes after departing Hilo, Hawaii, an Aloha Airlines Boeing 737 experiences an explosive decompression at 24,000 feet after a large section of roof rips off just behind the cockpit.
After seeing blue sky behind him, the captain successfully maintains control of the airplane and lands at the Kahului Airport on Maui. Of the 95 people on board, 65 are injured, eight seriously. One flight attendant dies after being blown out of the airplane.
Landing in a severe thunderstorm in Little Rock, Arkansas, an American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD82 skids off the end of the runway and breaks apart after colliding with guidance lights on the ground. The captain makes the decision to switch runways before the airplane lands and ends up landing on a runway where the crosswind exceeds the limit for the airplane.
The pilots neglect to use the automatic braking system and spoilers on the wings that aid in slowing down the airplane after landing. After sliding past the end of the pavement, the airplane hits the structure that holds the lighting system for guiding pilots to the runway. The captain and 10 passengers die in the crash; 133 people survive.
On Aug. 3, 2005, an Airbus A340 operated by Air France lands at Toronto Pearson International Airport in gusty winds and strong rain. The pilots touch down 4,000 feet past the end of the runway and are unable to come to a stop in the remaining distance left.
After skidding off the end of the runway, the airplane catches fire. The crew successfully evacuates all of the passengers. There are only 12 serious injuries among the 309 people on board.
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