Incident Overview
On the evening of July 27, an aircraft departed Nouakchott on a regular scheduled service to Conakry, with an intermediate stop in Dakar. The flight carried 91 passengers and a crew of six. After an uneventful flight from Dakar, the crew initiated a night approach to Conakry-Gbessia Airport.
Landing and Overrun
Following touchdown on a wet runway, which had been affected by recent rainfall, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran the runway, colliding with the ILS antenna and some approach lights. The nose gear was lost, and the aircraft came to rest approximately 500 meters beyond the runway end.
Occupants and Damage
Ten passengers sustained injuries, while the remaining 87 occupants escaped unhurt. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a wrong approach configuration on the part of the crew, which caused the aircraft to land halfway down the runway and reduced the landing distance available. Additionally, the crew failed to follow standard operating procedures and did not initiate a go-around procedure as the landing was obviously missed.