On January 2, 2006, a Cessna T210L (registration N246PL) was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, AL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in an overrun and subsequent on ground collision with a fence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
On a localizer approach to runway 36 in IFR conditions, the pilot broke out of overcast at 400 feet, landed long at high speed, and overran the runway into perimeter fencing.
Approach
The pilot reported conducting a localizer approach to runway 36 in instrument meteorological conditions. During the approach, the airplane broke out of the overcast at about 400 feet above ground level. The pilot then forced the airplane down toward the runway.
Landing
The airplane touched down approximately 2,000 feet past the runway's threshold at an indicated airspeed of about 100 to 120 knots. The pilot stated that he was unable to stop the airplane before it departed the end of the runway.
Post-Accident
After departing the runway, the airplane collided with the airport's perimeter fencing. The pilot reported no mechanical problems, and a post-accident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies.