What happened
During arrival at Naval Air Station Norfolk, the aircrew were vectored for a Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) to Runway 10. Weather conditions were reported as 200-foot scattered clouds, 600-foot overcast, with one mile visibility in rain. The wind was from 360 degrees at 20 knots. Additionally, the crew received a pilot report indicating heavy windshear on final approach.
The captain reported that the aircraft touched down within the first 3,000 feet of the runway. Spoilers were deployed, and reverse thrust along with maximum braking was applied. However, effective braking was never achieved. The aircraft drifted to the right and exited the runway. Although the captain guided it back onto the pavement, it continued off the end, crossed a road, went through a fence, and came to rest in a swamp.
Airfield personnel noted that heavy rain had resulted in standing water on the runway. It was reported that the runway was crowned for drainage, but under certain wind conditions, water would remain on the surface. The final controller was not aware of the standing water at the time of the incident.