Overview
An aircraft experienced a landing accident when it touched down short of the runway surface. The aircraft landed approximately 3 feet before the runway threshold, impacting an inclined concrete slope. The terrain at the approach end of the runway consists of a concrete embankment that slopes downward about 10 feet to a road below. The aircraft struck this embankment, bounced, and then slid approximately 75 feet down the runway before coming to a stop.
Incident Details
The weather at the time of the accident was Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). Neither the pilot nor the aircraft operator filed an accident report following the occurrence. The aircraft's registration, type, and operator are not specified in the available information.
Airport Manager Comments
Discussions with the airport manager revealed that the approach to the runway is visually deceptive. The concrete embankment rising toward the runway is the same color as the runway surface, creating an optical illusion that may have contributed to the premature touchdown. No further details regarding the aircraft or occupant status are available.