On June 20, 2007, a Beech 1900D (registration N253GL) was involved in an aviation accident near Laramie, WY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper decision, his misjudgment of his speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway and striking an electrical box. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane landed long, bounced, and touched down again. During a high-speed turn attempt onto a taxiway, it departed the runway. The right propeller struck an electrical box, causing a blade to break and penetrate the fuselage.
Event Description
The airplane landed long, bounced, and touched down again. The captain attempted to slow down and turn the airplane off the runway onto a taxiway at high speed. During the turn attempt, the airplane departed the runway.
Damage Details
The airplane's right propeller struck the top of an electrical box that powered the runway approach lighting system. One propeller blade broke off at the hub and struck the right side of the airplane fuselage, causing a 17-inch gash that penetrated into the passenger cabin.
Examination
An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies.