Flight and Approach
The aircraft had conducted an uneventful flight from Port Harcourt. While approaching Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rainfall. Cloud buildups were present at an altitude of 1,900 feet. The crew was cleared to land on runway 18R and was advised that the runway surface was wet.
Landing
The landing proceeded normally as both main landing gear assemblies touched down. When the nose landing gear contacted the runway, both wheels on that gear separated from the assembly. The nose gear leg then contacted the ground, gouging the runway surface. The aircraft rolled for several dozen meters before coming to a stop.
Aftermath
All 139 persons on board evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained extensive damage and was later assessed to be damaged beyond repair.