Casualties unknown

Runway Overrun After Localizer Approach on Runway 24 (N7628R)

Hickory, NC, US

On December 14, 1994, a Cessna 402B (registration N7628R) operated by Grand Strand Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Hickory, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE TRANSITION TO LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING AND OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE THE LOW CEILINGS AND FOG WHICH PREVAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A commercial pilot, after a missed approach, attempted an ILS approach at a nearby airport but transitioned to a localizer approach due to glideslope failure. The aircraft touched down long on Runway 24, overran the runway, struck a fence, and came to rest against an embankment.

Flight History

A commercial pilot had just executed a missed approach at his destination airport and subsequently requested an ILS approach to a nearby airport. During the ILS approach, he observed off flags on the glide slope, indicating a failure of that component. He then transitioned to a localizer approach, relying solely on lateral guidance.

Approach and Landing

The pilot broke out of the weather and attempted to land on Runway 24. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft diving toward the runway prior to touchdown. A Flight Service Station supervisor estimated that the aircraft touched down at the 1,800-foot remaining point on the 6,400-foot-long runway, leaving limited distance for stopping.

Outcome

The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance. The aircraft overran the runway, collided with a fence, and came to rest against an embankment. The source does not specify injuries, damage, or other consequences.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02684. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.