Incident Overview
An accident investigation report details an incident involving a Beech 95-A55 that resulted in a runway overrun on a wet surface. The pilot reported to the inspector that despite applying full brakes upon landing at an airspeed of 110 knots, the aircraft was unable to stop before departing the end of the runway.
Witness Accounts and Approach Profile
A witness located at the accident site provided observations regarding the approach and touchdown. The individual stated that the airplane appeared "well high on the final approach glidepath." Furthermore, the witness noted that the aircraft landed "very fast" and touched down approximately in the middle of the runway field.
Damage Assessment
Following the departure from the wet runway, the FAA inspector documented specific structural damage sustained by the aircraft. As the airplane rolled down an embankment, the nose gear collapsed. This impact resulted in damage to the inboard structure of the left wing ribs as well as the nose gear bulkhead on the right side.
Operational Parameters
The flight manual for the Beech 95-A55 specifies a normal approach speed of 87 knots. The reported landing airspeed of 110 knots was significantly higher than this recommended standard, contributing to the inability to arrest the aircraft's momentum within the available runway distance.