Casualties unknown

2004-01-23: Beech B36TC (N321JT) — San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA, US

On January 23, 2004, a Beech B36TC (registration N321JT) was involved in an aviation accident near San Diego, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's misjudged speed and altitude, which led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a subsequent runway overrun. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane overran the runway and collided with lighting and a ditch after the left main tire blew out during an attempted go-around. The pilot reported no mechanical issues prior to the accident.

Accident Overview

An airplane experienced a runway overrun and subsequent collision with runway end identifier lighting and a ditch during an attempted go-around. The sequence of events began when the airplane landed long on the runway. Upon touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes to decelerate. During the landing roll, the left main tire blew out, prompting the pilot to initiate a go-around.

Sequence of Events

As the pilot attempted to abort the landing and go around, the airplane overran the end of the runway. It then veered to the left, causing the left wing to strike a runway end identifier light. Continuing its leftward path, the airplane encountered a ditch filled with soft mud, where it came to a stop.

Pilot Report

The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. No other details regarding the aircraft, pilot, or location were provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040306X00279. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.