Korean A333 at Cebu on Oct 23rd 2022, overran runway on landing
Last Update: January 2, 2025 / 11:01:50 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 23, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
Korean Airlines
Flight number
KE-631
Departure
Seoul, South Korea
Destination
Cebu City, Philippines
Aircraft Registration
HL7525
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
Airport ICAO Code
RPVM
Philippines Civil Aviation Authority (CAAP) have opened an investigation into the accident.
On Oct 24th 2022 Philippines Authorities as well as Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport report, according to first preliminary investigation results a hydraulic failure had caused a brakes failure.
On Oct 25th 2022 it became known that the captain of the flight provided testimony that they suffered a hard touchdown on their second approach due to wind shear forcing them down, during the following go around a warning light regarding brakes came on. The crew therefore declared emergency, prepared for the emergency landing and performed a third approach in gusting winds and turbulence, a warning light regarding brakes pressure came on at the time of touch down and they could not slow down the aircraft.
Passengers reported they were approaching the airport with visible lightning around the aerodrome, the approach was turbulent, after breaking through the clouds the city lights became visible when the crew initiated the first go around. The second approach was turbulent, the approach was continued and the aircraft's nose began to rise when the aircraft heavily contacted the runway with a loud bang, the crew initiated another go around. The crew provided instructions for an emergency landing including the brace position. On the third approach as soon as the aircraft broke through the clouds the flight attendants began shouting to assume the brace position, touch down was smooth but the aircraft overran the end of the runway. After coming to a stop the aircraft was evacuated via slides.
Also on Oct 25th 2022 Philippines' ATC services confirmed a distress call was made by the aircraft prior to landing.
The CAAP have released an interim statement dated Oct 22nd 2024 summarizing the sequence of events:
On or about 2310H local time (1510 UTC), October 23, 2022, an Airbus 330-322 type of aircraft with registry number HL7525 experienced runway overrun during landing roll at Runway (RWY) 22 of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Mactan, Cebu, Philippines (RPVM).
The aircraft is being operated by Korean Air, under PCAR Part 9. The two (2) flight crew, nine (9) cabin crew and 162 passengers on-board did not sustain any injuries, while the aircraft was substantially damaged. Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight took-off from Incheon International Airport (RKSI), Incheon, Korea.
The Pilot-In-Command (PIC) was the pilot flying (PF) when the accident happened. There was a change of runway in use from RWY 04 to RWY 22 as the variable winds shifted direction favorable to RWY 22 during the first approach for landing. On the second (2nd) approach for landing, after descending below the minima, the crew encountered heavy rain and elected to go-around as they lost runway visibility.
A third (3 rd) approach was flown and a second (2nd) go-around was performed due to sudden increase of sink rate followed by an aural warning “Sink rate”. While initiating the go-around, the aircraft landing gears made contact with the ground. An Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) message was noted by the crew indicating LGCIU 1 and 2 fault. After reporting the go-around to the air traffic controller (ATC), the crew requested to hold over reporting point ALMAR and performed ECAM actions. While performing ECAM action on the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU) 1 and 2 fault, they also noticed an ECAM message of brake servo control interface unit (BSCIU) 1 and 2 fault. Another ECAM actions were performed and then they decided to make another approach.
A fourth (4th) approach for landing was then initiated, and the crew performed a normal landing gear down procedure in accordance to ECAM Actions for LGCIU 1and 2 fault but all landing gears down lock indicator were not illuminating. The crew then performed the procedure on manual gravity extension. However, only two indicators (nose + left main landing gear) were illuminating, and the right main landing gear indicator was not illuminating. The crew requested from ATC to cancel the approach clearance and again hold over reporting point ALMAR to resolve the technical issue. After the crew carried out the QRH procedure for landing with abnormal landing gear, an indication of HYD B RSVR LO LVL message was displayed. The crew then performed another ECAM action. The flight then continues its approach to RPVM.
During landing on the fifth (5th) approach, the aircraft failed to stop and overran the end of the runway. After colliding with the localizer antenna and runway approach lighting system, the aircraft came to a complete stop at the grassy portion about 235 meters from the end of runway 22 at coordinates 10o17’41.8” N 123o57’59.9” E with a final heading of 245o.
The passengers evacuated utilizing L2 and R2 cabin door slide raft. The crew and passengers were ferried to the airport terminal by shuttle buses. Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) Rescue and Firefighting Services immediately responded to help secure the aircraft. There was no fire ensued after the accident.
Related NOTAM:
B3327/22 NOTAMN
Q) RPHI/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/1018N12359E005
A) RPVM B) 2210231627 C) 2210231900 EST
E) RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE DISABLED ACFT.
Possibly related NOTAM:
B2583/22 NOTAMR B1487/22
Q) RPHI/QISAS/I /NBO/A /000/999/1018N12359E005
A) RPVM B) 2209020758 C) 2211020800 EST
E) ILS RWY 04/22 U/S.
Metars:
RPVM 231600Z 21005KT 8000 -TSRA SCT018CB OVC090 25/24 Q1010 RMK A2983 CB OHD=
RPVM 231500Z 22009KT 8000 -TSRA SCT018CB OVC090 25/25 Q1010 RMK A2983 CB OHD/SW=
RPVM 231400Z VRB03KT 8000 -TSRA SCT018CB OVC090 27/25 Q1010 RMK A2983 CB OHD=
RPVM 231300Z 31005KT 9999 FEW018CB BKN300 28/25 Q1010 RMK A2983 CB E-S/SW-W WITH OCNL LTG=
RPVM 231200Z 32003KT 9999 FEW018CB BKN300 28/25 Q1010 RMK A2983 CB E-S/SW WITH OCNL LTG=
RPVM 231100Z 32005KT 300V010 9999 FEW018CB BKN300 29/26 Q1009 RMK A2980 CB NE/NW WITH OCNL LTG=
RPVM 231000Z 01005KT 9999 FEW018CB BKN300 29/26 Q1008 RMK A2977 CB NE/SW/NW WITH OCNL LTG=
RPVM 230900Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW018CB BKN300 30/26 Q1008 RMK A2977 CB NW=
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Oct 23, 2022
Classification
Accident
Airline
Korean Airlines
Flight number
KE-631
Departure
Seoul, South Korea
Destination
Cebu City, Philippines
Aircraft Registration
HL7525
Aircraft Type
Airbus A330-300
ICAO Type Designator
A333
Airport ICAO Code
RPVM
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