Incident
The aircraft landed on a wet runway at Santiago de Compostela Airport. Following touchdown, the crew activated the thrust reverser systems and commenced the braking procedure. The airplane was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, overran the end of the runway, and lost its undercarriage. It came to rest in a wooded area, broken in two, and engulfed in flames.
Evacuation and Injuries
All 223 occupants were evacuated from the aircraft. Of these, 52 were injured, with some sustaining serious injuries. The aircraft itself was destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a wrong approach configuration by the flying crew, who continued the approach above the glide path and landed too far down the runway, thereby reducing the available braking distance. The wet runway surface contributed to limited braking action.