Accident Summary
The pilot of a Cessna 525A performed a low pass over the runway before touching down approximately 1,000 feet beyond the approach end of the 2,948-foot long runway. The landing was conducted with a tailwind of about 10 knots. After touchdown, the airplane continued off the end of the runway and subsequently impacted water.
Landing Performance
According to the Cessna 525A Landing Distance Chart, an airplane with a landing weight of 11,400 pounds required 3,000 feet of landing distance in a no-wind situation. With a 10-knot tailwind, the required landing distance increased to 3,570 feet. The available runway length was insufficient for the actual conditions.
Airport Notices
After the accident, the published airport diagram for the airport was observed attached to the pilot's control column. The diagram contained a notation that read, "airport closed to jet aircraft." Additionally, the same notation—"Arpt CLOSED to jet traffic"—was found in the FAA Airport/Facility Directory. The airplane involved was a jet aircraft.
Aircraft Examination
Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. The aircraft and its systems were found to be functioning normally with no pre-impact failures detected.