On September 14, 2007, a Cessna U206G (registration N5344U) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Bragg, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported a runway overrun on a 1,850-foot runway, with the aircraft coming to rest in a ditch. Substantial damage occurred to the firewall and right wing. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
Accident Overview
The pilot of the airplane reported that after landing, the aircraft overran the 1,850-foot runway and came to rest in a ditch located on the departure end of the runway. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.
Aircraft Performance
A review of the airplane's landing performance chart indicated that if the pilot had landed at maximum gross weight with full flaps extended, a ground roll of approximately 740 feet would have been required to stop the aircraft. The specific conditions of the actual landing, including weight and flap configuration, were not detailed in the pilot's report.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Specifically, structural damage was noted to the firewall and the right wing.