Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from Dubai experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Rhodes-Diagoras Airport. The approach was conducted in rain and strong winds, and the aircraft touched down at a speed of 166 knots, approximately 22 knots above the reference landing speed (Vref).
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the ground spoilers failed to deploy automatically. Investigation revealed that the spoilers had not been armed prior to landing. As a result, the auto brake system, which relies on spoiler deployment to function, did not activate. The flight crew subsequently attempted manual braking, but the action was initiated too late to decelerate the aircraft sufficiently within the remaining runway distance.
The aircraft overran the runway, during which it lost its undercarriage and came to rest several dozen meters beyond the runway end.
Occupant Status
All 271 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond economical repair.
Operational Context
The flight from Dubai had been uneventful prior to the approach and landing at Rhodes-Diagoras Airport. Weather conditions at the time included rain and strong winds, but no other specific meteorological or ATC factors were noted in the report.