What happened
During an arrival at Guilin Airport, a three-engine aircraft experienced an excursion following an improper approach configuration. The aircraft touched down significantly past the intended point on the runway. Due to the extended landing position, the crew was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the paved surface.
As the aircraft exited the runway, the right main landing gear was lost. The vessel eventually came to a halt in a nearby grassy area. Despite the impact, all 107 occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
Investigation into the incident highlighted that the runway surface was wet due to active rain showers, which contributed to reduced visibility and degraded braking performance. The primary factor in the overrun was the incorrect approach configuration, which led to the aircraft landing too far down the runway strip.