What happened
During the final approach phase, the flight crew maintained a speed that was too high along with an excessive rate of descent. As the aircraft made contact with the runway, it underwent three distinct bounces. Following these impacts, the nose landing gear failed and collapsed.
This structural failure caused the aircraft to slide for several dozen meters. The momentum carried the plane past the end of the runway, coming to a stop approximately 83 meters beyond the threshold. Upon overrunning the runway, the aircraft caught fire. Despite the intensity of the flames, all 33 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. The aircraft was destroyed during the incident.
Findings
- The approach was characterized by excessive speed and a high rate of descent.
- The collapse of the nose gear was a direct result of the aircraft bouncing multiple times upon touchdown.