On October 10, 1993, a Cessna T-337E (registration N1244M) operated by Avrotec, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Yamhill, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE TAILWIND WAS A FACTOR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane ran off the end of an airstrip after landing and collided with a fence. The pilot reported touching down near the approach end and applying maximum braking, while witnesses stated the airplane landed mid-field.
Accident Summary
An airplane experienced a runway excursion after landing, resulting in a collision with a fence. The incident occurred when the airplane failed to stop before the end of the airstrip.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, a normal approach was performed, and touchdown occurred near the approach end of the airstrip. Maximum braking was applied to slow the airplane, but it did not come to a stop before running off the airstrip and colliding with a fence.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses provided a different account, stating that the airplane landed approximately mid-field. They reported that the airplane did not have enough room to stop before running off the end of the airstrip and striking the fence.