Accident Overview
A four-engine commercial aircraft experienced a runway overrun during landing on runway 15L. The aircraft touched down approximately 800 to 900 meters past the runway threshold at a speed of 150 knots, which was excessive for the conditions. The runway surface was wet due to recent rainfall.
Sequence of Events
The approach to runway 15L was reported as unstable. Upon landing, the crew did not utilize all available braking systems. Consequently, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the end of the runway at a speed of 40 knots, went through a perimeter fence, and descended into a ravine before coming to rest in flames.
Occupant Injuries and Damage
Of the total occupants, 14 passengers were killed, 20 passengers sustained injuries, and the remaining 120 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was completely destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be a succession of errors by the flying crew. These included:
- An unstable final approach.
- Landing too far down the runway, with a touchdown point estimated 800 to 900 meters past the runway threshold.
- Excessive touchdown speed of 150 knots.
- Failure to apply brakes according to published procedures, particularly the wheel brakes in known adverse weather conditions.
- Incorrect approach configuration.
- The crew had been informed prior to landing that the braking coefficient was medium to poor.
- The runway surface was wet due to recent rainfall.