Synopsis
On 30 June 2019, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registration VT-AYA, operated by Air India Express Ltd., was involved in a serious incident classified as a runway excursion during landing at Mangalore Airport. The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Dubai to Mangalore. There were 183 passengers and 4 cabin crew members on board. No injuries occurred, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.
History of the Flight
The flight departed Dubai at 0915 UTC and was uneventful en route. Upon arrival, the crew initially planned an ILS DME approach to runway 24. After observing cloud cover, they coordinated with ATC and were vectored for an ILS approach. The first approach was discontinued at about 500 feet AGL following a GPWS "Glideslope" warning and a sink feeling, prompting a go-around. ATC then vectored the aircraft for a second ILS approach to runway 24. During the second approach, the crew reported sighting the runway at approximately 800 feet AGL. The autopilot was disconnected at about 500 feet AGL. The aircraft was high on final approach and not stabilized. It made a delayed touchdown approximately 900 meters beyond the runway threshold. After touchdown, the crew applied maximum manual braking, but the aircraft did not stop before the runway end. As the end of runway 24 approached, the pilot flying turned the aircraft to the right to avoid exiting the runway end. The aircraft left the paved surface at the intersection of taxiway 'E' and came to a halt on unpaved ground about 80 meters from the runway edge. The crew notified ATC and requested assistance for normal disembarkation. Passengers disembarked safely via the R1 door.
Damage to Aircraft and Other Damage
The aircraft sustained minor damage, including damage to the aft end of the nose landing gear left door bottom edge, both left and right fan cowls of the left engine, the forward frame of both core cowls (thrust reverser cowls) on the left engine, and cut marks on main landing gear tires. Additionally, one runway edge light near taxiway 'E' intersection was damaged.
Personnel Information
The pilot in command held an ATPL and had 5,500 total flying hours, with 3,000 on type. He was the pilot flying. The co-pilot held a CPL. Both crew members were uninjured.