Incident Overview
On a scheduled service from Madinah-Mohammad Bin Abdulazziz Airport to Dhaka, an aircraft departed at 1724LT with 142 passengers and 10 crew members. While cruising at Flight Level 370 at approximately 1746LT, the crew informed air traffic control of a malfunction in the green hydraulic system, followed by a 'green hydraulic system reservoir low level' warning.
Diversion Decision
The crew initially decided to return to Madinah, but deteriorating weather conditions prevented this. A decision was made to divert to Jeddah-King Abdulazziz Airport.
Landing Gear Issues
Multiple attempts to lower the nose gear were unsuccessful. Both main landing gear appeared to be extended. After a circuit to burn fuel, the crew received clearance to descend and performed a low pass over runway 16C. Neither the control tower nor ground staff could confirm the nose gear extension.
Final Approach and Landing
The crew was cleared to land on runway 34R with the nose gear retracted. The aircraft touched down 700 meters past the runway threshold. The nose of the aircraft contacted the runway surface 1,350 meters further, causing both engine nacelles to strike the runway. The airplane slid for several hundred meters and came to rest approximately 700 meters from the end of the runway.
Evacuation and Damage
All 152 occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.