On May 3, 1990, a Beech 58P (registration N91EE) was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, IN. 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.
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.