No fatalities

Aircraft Overruns Runway After High, Fast Approach (N91EE)

Auburn, IN, US

On May 3, 1990, a Beech 58P (registration N91EE) was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE LANDING AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE DITCH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported a high and fast approach, touching down about 2/5 down the runway. Unable to stop, the aircraft skidded off the end and struck a ditch. Tire marks confirmed the pilot's account.

Incident Overview

During an approach to land at an airport, the pilot reported that the aircraft was "a little high, and about 15 knots fast." The aircraft touched down approximately two-fifths of the way down the runway. Despite efforts to stop, the aircraft could not be brought to a halt before the end of the runway. It subsequently skidded off the departure end and struck a ditch.

Evidence

Post-incident examination revealed tire skid marks on the runway consistent with the pilot's description. Damage and wear to the tires also supported the pilot's statements regarding the approach and landing conditions.

Pressurization System Check

Prior to beginning the approach, the pilot had performed an operational check of the aircraft's pressurization system. No further details about the check or its outcome were provided.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 May 1990 Beech 58P accident near Auburn, IN?

A pilot reported a high and fast approach, touching down about 2/5 down the runway. Unable to stop, the aircraft skidded off the end and struck a ditch. Tire marks confirmed the pilot's account.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 May 1990 Beech 58P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 May 1990 involved a Beech 58P, registration N91EE, at Auburn, IN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED DURING THE APPROACH AND LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE LANDING AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE DITCH.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X23099. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.