Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a training flight with a student pilot. After takeoff, the student performed airwork, then the flight proceeded to Opa-Locka West Airport, where the student executed one touch-and-go landing. Following that landing, the flight remained in the traffic pattern, and the CFI took control to demonstrate a soft field landing.
Sequence of Events
According to the CFI, while on final approach with full flaps extended, the airplane was fast and floated down the runway. The airplane touched down approximately within the second third of the runway. The CFI applied the brakes, which locked up. Unable to stop the airplane, it traveled off the end of the runway onto grass and nosed over.
Postaccident Examination
The CFI stated that there was no failure or malfunction of the airplane or its systems. The operator conducted a postaccident examination of the accident site and noted that the grass beyond the departure end of the runway was covered with water and consisted of soft terrain.
Findings
- The CFI reported that the landing was fast and the airplane floated, resulting in a touchdown deep into the runway.
- Brake application led to locked brakes, and the airplane could not be stopped within the remaining runway distance.
- The overrun area was characterized by water-covered grass and soft ground, which contributed to the nose-over.
- No mechanical issues with the airplane or its systems were identified.
The incident highlights the challenges of landing performance and runway condition awareness during training maneuvers.