Accident Details
An airline transport pilot occupying the right front seat was performing takeoffs and landings on runway 24. A passenger was seated in the left front seat, and another passenger was in the rear seat. During one landing, the airplane touched down long with full flaps deployed. The pilot decided to abort the landing and initiate a go-around. The pilot reported that the airplane did not accelerate as expected, prompting him to retract some of the flaps.
Examination
After the accident, an examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of pre-impact failure of the engine, airframe, or flight controls. The flaps were found to be at approximately 10 degrees, indicating that the pilot had partially retracted them during the aborted landing.
Runway Length Discrepancy
The pilot stated that the runway length was 4,000 feet, but the actual length of the runway was 2,734 feet. This discrepancy may have affected the pilot's decision-making regarding landing distance and go-around performance.
Aircraft Performance Data
According to the Owner's Manual, the ground roll landing distance for a maximum gross weight airplane under standard conditions is 520 feet, and the total takeoff distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle is 1,525 feet. The airplane struck trees approximately 300 feet south of the runway.