Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a flight from New Delhi-Indira Gandhi Airport to Kabul Airport experienced a runway excursion during landing. The crew had been cleared for an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 29. On short final, the aircraft entered an area of heavy rainfall. Despite the conditions, the crew continued the approach and landed beyond the designated touchdown zone.
Sequence of Events
After touching down, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the end of the runway, losing its undercarriage in the process. The aircraft then collided with the ILS antenna and slid for approximately 285 metres before coming to rest. All 132 occupants on board evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Official Findings
Probable Cause
The investigation determined that the crew completed the landing too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available.
Contributing Factors
The following contributing factors were identified:
- The crew failed to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Poor crew recurrent training.
- The thrust reverse systems were activated too late after landing.