What happened
On July 1, 2019, a Boeing 737-800 was performing a landing at Mumbai airport following a flight from Jaipur. The aircraft was operating in conditions characterized by moderate to heavy rain, with visibility reported at approximately 2100 metres and a trend indicating further reductions to 1500 metres. During the descent, the crew noted a momentary airspeed indication discrepancy, but no further technical issues were reported.
The flight was stabilized for an ILS approach to Runway 27 with the landing gear down and auto-brakes set to level 3. Upon touchdown, the aircraft utilized maximum reverse thrust and wheel braking. However, the aircraft utilized 5807 feet of the runway before contact, leaving 3881 feet of pavement remaining. The aircraft subsequently exited the paved surface at a speed of 65 knots and came to a stop 615 feet beyond the runway end. There were no injuries among the 160 passengers or 7 crew members on board, though the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Following the excursion, the crew experienced a loss of VHF communication with Air Traffic Control. The pilot used a mobile phone to contact airline personnel to report the overrun and request assistance. Emergency fire services responded to the scene, and personnel boarded the aircraft to assess the occupants. The evacuation was conducted via fire ladders.
Findings
- The aircraft encountered heavy rain and reduced visibility during the approach phase.
- The aircraft overran the runway end and traveled 615 feet beyond the paved surface.