Training Flight Overrun at Pope Air Force Base (62-3584)

Incident Overview During a local training flight at Pope Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a runway overrun. The investigation indicated that the crew was completing a training exercise when the incident occurred. ## Sequence of Events The aircraft apparently followed a wrong approach configuration, which resulted in the plane landing too far down the runway. Due to this late touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. ## Damage and Injuries The aircraft overran the runway and lost its undercarriage. It came to rest broken in two. All 14 occupants on board were injured in the incident.