On September 1, 2026, a Cessna 560XLS Citation Excel (registration N562JL) operated by DavisAir was involved in an aviation accident near Porterville, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance after landing, resulting in a high-speed overrun. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft overran the runway at Porterville Airport after landing, crossing a road and losing its undercarriage. All six occupants on board escaped without injury.
What happened
Following a landing on runway 12 at Porterville Airport, the aircraft failed to decelerate within the available distance. The plane continued moving at a speed of 111 knots, traveling for several dozen meters before crossing an adjacent road. During this sequence, the airframe lost its undercarriage and eventually came to rest in an open field nearby. Despite the significant structural damage and the overrun event, all six occupants managed to escape the wreckage unhurt.
Findings
The incident was characterized by the aircraft's inability to stop within the remaining runway length after touchdown. The high speed at the point of overrun contributed to the subsequent loss of the landing gear and the deviation from the paved surface.
Probable cause
The aircraft was unable to stop within the available runway distance after landing, resulting in a high-speed overrun.
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