Occurrence
On 13 August 2012, a Volga-Dnepr Airlines Ilyushin IL-76TD-90VD aircraft, registration RA-76511 and serial number 94-08, operated as flight VDA4118 from Prestwick, Scotland, to St. John's International Airport, Newfoundland and Labrador. The flight was a scheduled cargo service with 10 crew members on board.
An instrument landing system (ILS) approach was conducted to Runway 11. At 1612 Newfoundland Daylight Time, the aircraft touched down. Following touchdown, the crew was unable to stop the aircraft before it reached the end of the runway. The aircraft came to rest in the grass, with the nose wheel approximately 640 feet beyond the end of the pavement.
Damage and Injuries
There were no injuries reported. Aircraft damage was limited to cuts and localized rubber melting on the main tires. The runway overrun did not cause the emergency locator transmitter to activate.
Investigation
The occurrence was classified as a Class 3 investigation under the applicable policy. Such investigations analyze a small number of safety issues and may result in recommendations. The accident occurred during daylight hours.