Flight and Weather
The aircraft was operating a scheduled passenger flight from Dubai to Dhaka, with an intermediate stop in Chittagong. Onboard were 201 passengers and 15 crew members. Weather conditions at Chittagong Airport at the time of arrival were poor, with a visibility of 1,800 metres in rain. Cloud cover included 5–7 oktas at 700 feet, 3–4 oktas at 1,300 feet, 0–2 oktas at 2,600 feet, and overcast at 8,000 feet with cumulonimbus clouds. Temporary visibility was reported as 2 km, and wind was from 180 degrees at 6 knots.
Approach and Landing
On final approach, the aircraft was unstable, but the captain decided to continue the descent. After touchdown on runway 23, the aircraft deviated from the centerline to the right, causing the right main landing gear to veer off the runway surface. Contact with soft ground resulted in the right main gear being torn off and the number 3 engine partially sheared off. The aircraft slid for several dozen metres before coming to rest in a grassy area alongside the runway.
Evacuation and Damage
All 216 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause as: "Wrong approach configuration on part of the crew who failed to follow the SOP's and his failure to initiate a go-around while the aircraft was unstable on short final."