Mauritian Airways overshoots the runway on landing

A Mauritanian Airways Boeing 737-700 overshot the runway at Conakry’s Gbessia International Airport (GUCY/CKY) in the capital on 28 July 2010. The aircraft -- which was carrying 97 passengers -- landed in the middle of the runway before skidding off the tarmac at approximately 0130 local time/UTC. At least 10 people were injured in the incident and have been transported to area hospitals. The flight originated in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The cause of the accident is under investigation.