What happened
Upon landing at Santiago de Compostela Airport, the flight crew initiated braking procedures and deployed the thrust reversers. However, due to insufficient remaining runway length, the aircraft failed to stop before the end of the pavement. The overrun caused the plane to leave the prepared surface, resulting in the loss of its undercarriage. The impact with a nearby wooded area caused the fuselage to break into two sections and ignited a fire.
While all 223 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage, the accident resulted in 52 injuries, several of which were classified as serious. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the event.
Findings
Investigations determined that the primary factor in the accident was an improper approach configuration by the crew. The pilots continued their descent below the established glide path, which led to a touchdown point too far down the runway and significantly reduced the available distance for deceleration. Additionally, the wet condition of the runway surface acted as a contributing factor by limiting the effectiveness of the braking action.