Incident
On approach to Mexico City-Benito Juarez Airport, the flight crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. The captain, unable to locate the runway, initiated a go-around procedure. During a subsequent landing attempt, the aircraft remained above the glideslope on short final and touched down well beyond the intended touchdown zone. After touchdown, the aircraft could not stop within the remaining runway distance and overran the end.
Upon leaving the paved surface, the left main landing gear collapsed as it contacted soft ground. The aircraft slid for approximately 500 meters before colliding with the localizer antenna of the instrument landing system. The impact tore off the left wing. A fire then erupted, destroying a portion of the left fuselage.
Evacuation and Injuries
All 112 persons on board evacuated the aircraft. One passenger sustained a minor injury during the evacuation.
Probable Cause
The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the crew's incorrect approach configuration. The crew continued the approach while positioned above the glideslope and landed too far down the runway, which reduced the available landing distance. Additionally, the crew was unable to perform a second go-around because the remaining fuel reserves were insufficient for a third circuit.