Occurrence
On 12 February 2012, a Piper PA-28-180 registered G-AWXR made a local recreational flight from Espinho aerodrome, Portugal. The aircraft carried a pilot and two passengers. The operator was Aero Clube da Costa Verde.
Landing and runway excursion
The GPIAAF safety study records the occurrence at 11:30 UTC. The pilot reported approaching runway 35 with 10-degree flaps at 90 mph indicated airspeed. After touchdown, the aircraft could not stop within the runway. The pilot turned left before the barrier beside Rua da Praia and struck the aerodrome perimeter fence.
Outcomes and findings
The three occupants were unhurt and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot reported ineffective braking; inspection by a certified maintenance company found no brake-system anomaly explaining the event.
Source: GPIAAF, Safety study on general aviation events ALTO (2011–2021), document 2021-SS-01, pages 56–57, published 5 November 2021. The study labels this entry 03/INCID/2013; its occurrence table gives 12 February 2012. The earlier official newsletter lists 03/INCID/2012.