Accident Overview
On 24 September 2011 at 0744 UTC, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration N208AF, was involved in an overrun accident at South Cerney Airfield in Gloucestershire. The aircraft was manufactured in 1998 and powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A turboprop engine. The flight was conducted as aerial work with one pilot and no passengers.
Sequence of Events
The pilot had flown from RAF Weston-on-the-Green to South Cerney, a short flight. Runway 24, a 920-meter grass strip in wet condition, was in use. The weather was reported as good, with a surface wind from 240° at 5 knots and a temperature of 16°C. The pilot stated that he landed long, and when he applied the brakes, they locked. The aircraft slid along the runway, overran the end, and passed through the perimeter fence.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The pilot, aged 43, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had a total flying experience of 654 hours, including 70 hours on type. In the preceding 90 days, he had flown 35 hours, with 9 hours in the last 28 days.
Damage and Injuries
The accident caused damage to the nosewheel, propeller, and leading edges of both wings. The pilot reported sustaining minor injuries.
Circumstances
The pilot's brief report did not specify the type of approach, aircraft configuration, or reasons for the long landing. A photograph of the accident scene showed the wing flaps apparently only partially extended. The circumstances of the accident and possible causes remain unclear.