They were vectored on an ILS approach for runway 24, landing distance available was 2450m they landed almost halfway down the runway, they tried to initiate the go around procedure but it was too late as the aircraft skidded off the runway down into a wooded valley. Aquaplaning has been ruled out since the runway was not contaminated, passenger list showed 169 people though 9 people failed to board the aircraft. This accident reminds me of the airfrance A340 accident at toronto's pearson international, high approach speed and a late touchdown almost halfway down the runway. The pilot in command was serbian with over 13000hrs of flight time, started his flying career in 1979, the co pilot was indian based in Mangalore and knew this route very well. whatever the cause i hope they find it soon so that we can learn from it and make flying safer.
They were vectored on an ILS approach for runway 24, landing distance available was 2450m they landed almost halfway down the runway, they tried to initiate the go around procedure but it was too late as the aircraft skidded off the runway down into a wooded valley. Aquaplaning has been ruled out since the runway was not contaminated, passenger list showed 169 people though 9 people failed to board the aircraft. This accident reminds me of the airfrance A340 accident at toronto's pearson international, high approach speed and a late touchdown almost halfway down the runway. The pilot in command was serbian with over 13000hrs of flight time, started his flying career in 1979, the co pilot was indian based in Mangalore and knew this route very well. whatever the cause i hope they find it soon so that we can learn from it and make flying safer.