Runway Excursion During Landing Rollout

Casualties unknown • Chatham, MA, US

An aircraft departed the end of a runway and struck the ground after the pilot experienced a lack of braking response during the landing rollout.

What happened

Upon entering the terminal area, the pilot was vectered to the final approach course for a GPS-A approach. The aircraft transitioned into visual meteorological conditions at an altitude between 800 and 1,000 feet AGL. After clearing the clouds, the pilot performed a circle-to-land maneuver toward a runway measuring 3,000 feet in length.

The aircraft touched down with full flaps approximately 300 to 400 feet past the landing threshold, encountering a right quartering tailwind of 6 to 8 knots. During the landing rollout, the pilot applied the brakes and successfully decelerated the aircraft to approximately 10 knots without noticing any immediate issues.

As the pilot prepared to exit onto a taxiway located at the end of the runway, he applied the right brake. The pilot reported that the airplane did not respond to this input. He then applied both brakes; however, there was insufficient runway remaining to bring the aircraft to a complete stop. Consequently, the airplane departed the end of the runway, causing the right wing to strike the ground before the aircraft came to a halt.

No injuries were reported.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-07-28 Piper PA-46 accident near Chatham, MA?

An aircraft departed the end of a runway and struck the ground after the pilot experienced a lack of braking response during the landing rollout.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-07-28 involved a Piper PA-46, registration N555JV, at Chatham, MA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's delayed use of the brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper decision to land with a right quartering tailwind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21594. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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