On April 7, 1996, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N6882P) was involved in an aviation accident near Bellville, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's excessive approach/landing airspeed and his failure to perform a go-around. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft overran a 2,480-foot runway after touching down halfway with no flaps. The pilot reported landing too fast but thought stopping distance was adequate. The aircraft struck a fence and came to rest down a 5-foot embankment.
First Landing Attempt
During the initial approach, the pilot determined that the airspeed was too high and performed a go-around.
Second Landing
On the second landing, the aircraft touched down approximately halfway along the 2,480-foot runway. The flaps were not extended. The pilot later stated that he recognized the landing speed was excessive but believed the remaining runway length would be sufficient to stop. He reduced power and applied full braking. The aircraft skidded off the south end of the runway and struck a fence. It then continued beyond the runway, descending a 5-foot embankment before coming to rest off the departure end.
Final Position
The aircraft came to a stop at the bottom of a 5-foot embankment, beyond the departure end of the runway.
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