Aircraft Overruns Runway After Aborted Landing

Casualties unknown • Bedminster, NJ, US

A pilot attempted an aborted landing on runway 30 after touching down too far down the runway, resulting in the aircraft exiting the paved surface and striking trees.

What happened

The pilot was initially provided with radar vectors for a straight-in approach to runway 08. Upon breaking through the cloud layer at approximately 700 feet above mean sea level, the pilot identified the airport and subsequently entered a circling pattern to land on runway 30. The runway in use measured 2,733 feet in length and 65 feet in width.

During the landing sequence, the pilot reported that the aircraft landed long. Approximately 200 feet before reaching the end of the runway, the pilot realized there was insufficient distance to come to a complete stop and initiated an aborted landing. The aircraft was unable to regain enough speed to become airborne, causing it to overrun the runway and impact trees. The pilot was not injured.

Findings

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions present during the flight. The pilot also noted that the accident could have been prevented if the base leg turn had been executed further away from the runway.

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land long on the runway, leading to an aborted landing attempt with insufficient remaining runway distance to stop.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-02-23 Piper PA-46-350P accident near Bedminster, NJ?

A pilot attempted an aborted landing on runway 30 after touching down too far down the runway, resulting in the aircraft exiting the paved surface and striking trees.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-02-23 involved a Piper PA-46-350P, registration N9254X, at Bedminster, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to land long on the runway, leading to an aborted landing attempt with insufficient remaining runway distance to stop.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05314. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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