Incident Overview
A pilot conducting a visual flight rules (VFR) flight was attempting to land on a short asphalt runway. The landing was executed long, and the pilot subsequently initiated a go-around. During the takeoff ground roll, the right main landing gear became entangled with a steel cable located at the end of the runway. This entanglement caused the airplane to abruptly go out of control. The aircraft came to rest approximately 100 yards beyond the end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot's approach and landing resulted in a touchdown beyond the intended touchdown zone on the short runway. Recognizing the need to abort the landing, the pilot began a go-around procedure. However, as the airplane accelerated for takeoff, the right main landing gear caught a steel cable installed at the terminus of the runway. The sudden restraint from the cable led to an immediate loss of directional control. The airplane departed the runway surface and traveled across the terrain before stopping about 100 yards from the runway end.
Aircraft and Conditions
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, number of occupants, or any injuries. No information regarding the time of day, weather conditions, or air traffic control involvement is provided. The runway was described as short and surfaced with asphalt. A steel cable was present at the end of the runway, which became the entanglement hazard.
Findings
The investigation determined that the landing was long on a short runway, leading to the go-around attempt. During the go-around, the right main landing gear became trapped by a steel cable at the runway end, causing the aircraft to veer out of control. The airplane came to rest beyond the runway boundary.