Runway Excursion Involving a PA-28R-201T at Aeródromo Alí Piedrahíta, Colombia (HK2140)

Incident Overview and Flight Details On November 24, 2023, at approximately 08:10 local time (13:10 UTC), a single-engine PA-28R-201T aircraft, registration HK 2140-G, experienced a runway excursion while landing at Aeródromo Alí Piedrahíta (SKUR) in Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia. The aircraft was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) as a private aviation flight from Olaya Herrera Airport (SKMD) in Medellín. The flight departed SKMD at 07:30 local time, climbing to 10,500 feet with an estimated en-route time of 20 minutes. ## Approach and Landing Sequence Upon arrival at SKUR, the pilot conducted a vertical crossing of the station to visually check the windsock. Observing fluctuating wind direction, the pilot initiated a left traffic pattern for runway 33. During the approach, the pilot configured the aircraft by lowering the landing gear at 120 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) and setting the first flap at 95 KIAS. In the final approach, the pilot noted a more defined crosswind and continued the descent with the final flap setting, approaching the runway at approximately 80 KIAS. The aircraft made contact with the runway at approximately 77 KIAS. The pilot applied progressive braking and pulled back on the control yoke to assist aerodynamic deceleration. Despite these actions, the aircraft continued down the runway, crossed the opposite threshold, and came to rest in the obstacle-free area of runway 15. ## Injuries, Damage, and Response The pilot and one passenger evacuated the aircraft independently. Due to the irregular terrain in the obstacle-free area, the pilot sustained a minor head injury and was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during deceleration, attributed to the sloped terrain beyond the runway 15 threshold. No fire occurred. Aerodrome security personnel, municipal firefighters, and National Army personnel assisted the occupants. ## Investigation Findings The investigation by Colombia's Accident Investigation Authority (DIACC) determined the probable cause was a runway excursion resulting from a long landing due to an unstabilized approach with excess speed during the final approach. Contributing factors included the pilot's deficient decision-making in continuing the landing instead of executing a go-around, and limitations in the aerodrome's infrastructure, specifically the lack of meteorological and aeronautical information services. The investigation issued four operational safety recommendations.