Aircraft Overruns Runway After Delayed Go-Around Decision (N61639)

Approach and Decision Making

The pilot reported that he had transitioned to a visual approach following a simulated radar approach to the runway. The approach was conducted using vectors and descent information provided by an instrument-rated safety pilot seated in the right seat. The safety pilot was the pilot's former instructor.

During the approach, the pilot expressed to the safety pilot that he felt the aircraft was too high to land and that a go-around might be advisable. The safety pilot responded that there was enough room to land, and the pilot continued the descent. The pilot reported that he still had intentions of going around when the safety pilot lowered the flaps approximately one-third of the way down the runway, at about 25 feet above ground level.

Landing and Runway Overrun

The aircraft subsequently touched down slightly over halfway down the 3300-foot runway. It then overran the end of the runway.