Runway
I live in Bali and know the terrain. My understanding from the pictures is that the aircraft was attempting to land on Runway 27 NOT Runway 09. It finished up in the ocean NOT the highway and mangroves at the end of Runway 09. From my understanding of the terrain, the hull is pointing to the WEST with the surf breaks of Kuta Beach clearly visible behind.
AT the time of the accident there were low clouds and light rain in the general vicinity of South Bali but visibility was good.
If I am correct, that suggests that the aircraft overflew the entire length of Runway 27 before landing in the ocean, which raises the question of why the PF did not just go around?
Last edited by philipat; 14th Apr 2013 at 02:15.
Reason: Typos