Following an uneventful flight from Mansfield, the crew was cleared to land at Cleveland-Hopkins Airport. After touchdown, while decelerating on runway, the four engine airplane collided with an airport vehicle that was crossing the runway from a position on airport to terminal area. Following the collision, the crew stopped the airplane on runway and all 17 occupants were evacuated safely. The aircraft was however considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause (official findings): Ground collision with airport vehicle after ATC personnel issue improper or conflicting instructions. The following contributing factors were reported: - Driver of vehicle, - Ground controller cleared airport vehicle from position on airport to terminal area.