16 Jul 2018: Curtiss Wright C46 — Everts Air Fuel Inc — Manley Hot Springs, AK

No fatalitiesManley Hot Springs, AK, United States

An aircraft overran the end of a runway and sustained substantial fuselage damage after the pilot performed a precautionary engine shutdown and experienced brake fade during landing.

What happened

Following a precautionary shutdown of the number 2 engine, the pilot diverted to an alternate airport located closer than the intended destination. During the landing phase, the aircraft encountered tailwind conditions and touched down at a speed slightly higher than ideal. As the pilot applied the brakes, the braking system experienced fade due to continuous use. Consequently, the aircraft was unable to stop within the available distance and overran the end of the runway. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

Findings

  • The pilot failed to maintain the proper touchdown speed.
  • The pilot elected to land with a tailwind without verifying that the remaining runway length was sufficient for the landing.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to achieve the correct touchdown speed and the decision to land with a tailwind without ensuring sufficient runway length.

Contributing factors

Causes

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Effect on operation