Accident Overview
The airplane was landing on a 1,300-foot-long, 150-foot-wide turf runway. It touched down approximately 650 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. The pilot applied brakes, but the airplane began to skid. It departed the end of the runway, traveled over an embankment, and came to rest on railroad tracks.
Aircraft and Runway Information
The runway was turf (grass) and measured 1,300 feet in length and 150 feet in width. The airplane touched down roughly halfway along the runway, leaving about 650 feet of remaining runway to stop.
Brake Application and Skid
After touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes. However, the airplane started to skid, indicating a loss of traction on the turf surface. The skid continued until the airplane departed the runway end.
Final Position and Examination
After clearing the runway, the airplane traveled over an embankment and stopped on railroad tracks. A post-accident examination of the airplane, including the brake system, did not reveal any pre-accident mechanical malfunctions.