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Aircraft Diverted to Baton Rouge Overshoots Runway and Slides Off (N9885F)

Baton Rouge-Metropolitan (Harding Field), United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 24, 1964, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N9885F) operated by Delta Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Baton Rouge-Metropolitan (Harding Field), United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the captain to execute a go around during a landing overshoot under existing unfavourable wind and adverse runway conditions. Ineffective braking caused by hydroplaning. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A flight diverted to Baton Rouge due to weather below minima continued an approach despite conditions below circling minima. The aircraft touched down 2,500 feet past the threshold and slid off the runway, causing damage beyond repair.

Diversion and Approach Conditions due to weather at New Orleans being below landing minima, the flight was diverted to Baton Rouge. At the time of the approach, weather at Baton Rouge was reported as a ceiling of 300 feet overcast, visibility of 1.5 miles in light rain and fog, and wind from 360 degrees at 5 knots. The ILS minima for Runway 13 were a 300-foot ceiling and 3/4-mile visibility. The existing weather was below circling minima, but the approach was continued. The aircraft touched down 2,500 feet past the runway threshold. As the aircraft approached the end of the runway, the pilot attempted to ground loop, but the aircraft turned 20 degrees and slid off the runway. Both pilots evacuated the aircraft, which was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause

Failure of the captain to execute a go around during a landing overshoot under existing unfavourable wind and adverse runway conditions. Ineffective braking caused by hydroplaning. The copilot completed the approach and the captain took over control after touchdown.
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