What happened
During a positioning flight destined for Talil Air Base (Imam Ali) in Iraq, an aircraft experienced a runway excursion during its final approach. The flight crew was managing an approach characterized by an excessive descent rate and an altitude that was too high for the stabilized parameters. Additionally, the aircraft was facing a 10-knot tailwind component during this phase.
Despite the unstable approach conditions, the crew did not execute a go-around procedure. Consequently, the aircraft touched down approximately two-thirds of the way down the runway. Due to the late touchdown point, the crew was unable to decelerate sufficiently within the remaining runway length. The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the runway, resulting in the loss of the undercarriage. The aircraft eventually came to a stop in a sandy area located roughly 60 meters beyond the runway threshold.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating with an excessive speed and descent rate during the approach.
- A 10-knot tailwind contributed to the difficulty in stopping the aircraft.
- The crew's failure to initiate a go-around during the unstable approach was a critical factor in the overrun.
- Both pilots on board escaped the incident without injuries.
- The aircraft sustained damage that was deemed beyond repair and was subsequently destroyed by personnel from the 68th Transportation Company.