Incident Overview
On 16 June 2000 at approximately 1355 UTC, a Cessna A152 (registration G-BHAD) was landing at Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire, following a flight from Sleap Airfield. The aircraft was operated as a private flight with one pilot and one passenger on board. Neither occupant was injured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Landing Sequence
The pilot reported conducting a standard overhead circuit join and a normal approach to Runway 08. He estimated the aircraft touched down about one third of the way along the 700-metre paved runway surface. Upon brake application, the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot reduced braking and corrected the aircraft track, but the aircraft continued beyond the end of the paved surface before coming to a halt. It then contacted a ditch and an earth embankment, resulting in damage.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitnesses at the airfield reported that the aircraft had touched down a significant distance along the runway, contrary to the pilot's estimate.
Performance Data
The Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Cessna A152 indicates that in zero wind conditions, at maximum operating weight on a dry, level paved surface with full flap and maximum braking, the typical landing ground roll is 152 metres. The performance landing distance from 50 feet is approximately 378 metres.
Pilot Experience
The commander, aged 55, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had a total flying experience of 117 hours, of which 89 hours were on type. His flying time in the previous 90 days was 1 hour, and in the last 28 days, 1 hour.