Incident Overview
On approach to Manila-Ninoy Aquino Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. While on final approach, air traffic control informed the crew that the aircraft was too high on the glide path and suggested initiating a go-around. The captain chose to continue the approach.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft touched down too far along wet runway 06. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, it overran the end, breached a concrete wall, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest on a motorway. During the overrun, the aircraft struck several vehicles.
Casualties and Rescue
One passenger aboard the aircraft died, and eight people on the ground were killed. All other occupants on the airplane were rescued. Among those on board, 87 were injured, and 19 people on the ground sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew, who continued the approach with an unstable aircraft above the glide, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway. Contributing factors included: insufficient landing distance available after touchdown due to a late landing; poor braking action because the runway surface was wet; poor visibility due to heavy rainfall; the crew's failure to initiate a go-around procedure despite caution from ATC; and the crew's failure to take appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner.