What happened
During a nighttime cargo operation departing from Paris, the aircraft successfully touched down on runway 05. Following the landing, the crew initiated standard deceleration procedures, including the deployment of spoilers and the application of reverse thrust. During this process, the aircraft began to drift toward the left side of the runway. In an attempt to maintain directional control, the captain opted to decrease the application of reverse thrust.
Due to the wet condition of the runway surface, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently to remain on the pavement. The aircraft exited the runway at a speed of approximately 10 knots and traveled onto soft ground. The impact with the soft terrain caused the left main landing gear to collapse. The aircraft eventually stopped roughly 50 metres beyond the runway threshold. The incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, though all six crew members escaped the wreckage without injury.
Findings
- The runway surface was wet at the time of the accident.
- The aircraft veered left during the braking phase, prompting a reduction in reverse thrust usage.