Accident Details
The flight crew completed the landing procedure on a wet runway 06 at an excessive speed. Following touchdown, the captain initiated braking but believed that aquaplaning had occurred when control was lost.
Sequence of Events
The airplane veered to the right and departed the runway, descending an embankment before coming to rest. The aircraft broke into several pieces during the sequence.
Damage and Evacuation
The aircraft was destroyed. All 83 occupants were evacuated safely, with no fatalities or injuries reported in the official findings.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by landing at too high a speed for the landing distance available. A contributory factor was reduced braking effectiveness due to the main wheel being mechanically locked by application of the hand-brake.