What happened
On June 19, 2016, Mahan Air flight IRM 452, an Airbus A300, was operating a scheduled service from Ahwaz Airport to Khark Island Airport. The flight departed Ahwaz at 1257 LMT and was initially cleared for a visual approach to runway 31 following communication with the BUZ approach controller.
During the final approach, approximately 10 nautical miles from the destination, the flight crew requested updated weather information. Following this request, the captain decided to execute a visual approach to runway 13 instead. During this maneuver, the pilot in command conducted an unstabilized approach.
The aircraft touched down at 1335 LMT, but the landing point was significantly beyond the intended touchdown zone. Due to the excessive distance traveled along the runway, the aircraft could not stop within the available 7,657 feet of pavement. The aircraft overran the end of runway 13, resulting in a runway excursion. The plane came to a stop on an unpaved area located 54 meters beyond the runway threshold. The impact caused the nose landing gear strut to break and collapse. Following the incident, the captain ordered the cabin crew to initiate an evacuation. There were no reported fatalities or injuries among the passengers or crew.
Findings
- The aircraft performed an approach that was not stabilized prior to touchdown.
- The landing distance required exceeded the remaining runway length due to the long touchdown point.