On September 17, 1993, a Piper PA-31-350 (registration N456CB) was involved in an aviation accident near Fernandina Bch, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED, HIS FAILURE TO TOUCH DOWN AT THE PROPER POINT ON THE RUNWAY, AND HIS FAILURE TO ABORT THE LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft touched down long on a 4,300-foot runway, aborted landing, then on second attempt overran the runway, struck a ditch, and flipped inverted. The pilot reported no mechanical issues.
Incident Overview
According to witness reports, the aircraft approached the runway at approximately 120 knots and touched down about 3,000 feet down the 4,300-foot runway. The pilot subsequently aborted the landing and executed a go-around.
On the second landing attempt, the aircraft again approached at about 120 knots and touched down approximately 3,000 feet down the runway. The pilot attempted to stop the aircraft but was unable to do so. The aircraft overran the runway, collided with a ditch, and flipped over inverted before coming to rest.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported to FAA inspectors that there were no mechanical problems with the aircraft prior to the accident.