Casualties unknown

1993-03-24: Beech 58 (N8555R) — Vca Inc. — Blountville, TN

Blountville, TN, US

On March 24, 1993, a Beech 58 (registration N8555R) operated by Vca Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Blountville, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE INTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SUNGLARE AND THE PARTIAL LOSS OF THE AIRCRAFT BRAKE SYSTEM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that the aircraft's brakes failed to hold during run up, and later during landing a sun glare caused a high-speed approach, resulting in a runway overrun.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the engine run up prior to departure, the aircraft's brakes were unable to prevent the aircraft from rolling. The pilot subsequently flew a visual approach to landing.

Approach and Landing

During the approach, the pilot stated that the sun momentarily blinded him, causing him to lose sight of the runway. When he regained visual contact, he realized he was high and fast relative to the intended landing profile. Despite the deviation, the pilot elected to continue the landing and attempted to set the aircraft down beyond the normal touchdown point.

Runway Excursion

Following touchdown, the aircraft overran the end of the runway. No information was provided regarding injuries or damage to the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11909. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.