Casualties unknown

Airplane Runs Off Airstrip After Landing, Collides with Fence (N1244M)

Yamhill, OR, US

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.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 1993 Cessna T-337E accident near Yamhill, OR?

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.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 1993 involved a Cessna T-337E, registration N1244M, operated by Avrotec, Inc, at Yamhill, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE TAILWIND WAS A FACTOR.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13663. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.