Incident Overview
A cargo aircraft completing a flight from Beira, carrying a load of foodstuffs, landed on the wrong runway after touchdown. The captain realized the error but did not initiate a go-around. The runway was only 2,600 feet long, insufficient for stopping the aircraft. It overran the runway and came to rest a few dozen meters beyond. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, and all five occupants sustained slight injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was the crew mistakenly landing on the wrong runway (too short for such an aircraft) and failing to initiate a go-around. It was reported that interferences occurred on the frequency during the approach, causing the pilots to misinterpret ATC instructions.