Incident Overview
On 31 October 2008, an Air Europa Boeing 737-800, registration EC-HJQ, operating flight UX-196 from Glasgow to Lanzarote, overran runway 21 at Lanzarote Airport. The aircraft came to a stop about one meter from the jet blast barrier at the opposite threshold, having traveled across the stopway. None of the 74 passengers or 6 crew members required medical assistance.
Aircraft and Crew
The Boeing 737-800, serial number 28387, was manufactured in 2000 and had accumulated 30,677 flight hours and 14,740 cycles. It was powered by two CFM56-7B engines. The captain, aged 50, held an ATPL(A) with 14,330 total flight hours (8,388 on type). The first officer, aged 35, also held an ATPL(A) with 3,818 total hours (806 on type). The first officer was the pilot flying.
Sequence of Events
The crew began their duty period on 30 October at 20:40 UTC, flying from Lanzarote to Glasgow and back. The return flight departed Glasgow at 03:15 with 74 passengers. During the approach to Lanzarote, the crew initially planned for runway 03 but were later cleared for runway 21. The first officer had difficulty reprogramming the flight management computer, causing a delay. The aircraft descended and accelerated, reaching 315 knots indicated airspeed at 10,000 feet. Several EGPWS warnings ("SINK RATE", "PULL UP", "TOO LOW TERRAIN") were issued during the final 1,000 feet.
The aircraft crossed the runway 21 threshold at approximately 180 feet radio altitude with an indicated airspeed of 175 knots (Vref+41) and flaps at 25° due to flap load relief. The captain, realizing the landing would be long and the runway wet, increased the autobrake setting from 2 to MAX. After a prolonged flare, the aircraft touched down about 1,300 meters from the threshold at 157 knots (Vref+23). Autobrake disengaged five seconds after touchdown, and maximum manual braking was applied. Thrust reversers were not engaged until 13 seconds after touchdown. The aircraft exited the runway at 51 knots ground speed, traveled 60 meters of stopway, and stopped approximately one meter from the jet blast barrier.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to all main landing gear tires, which were replaced. Two approach lights on the opposite threshold were also damaged.
Meteorological Conditions
The approach was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The runway was reported as wet.
Investigation Findings
No aircraft system malfunctions were identified. The crew held valid licenses and had adequate rest prior to their duty period. The landing weight was within limits. The flight crew training included annual CRM courses. The report does not assign a probable cause.