What happened
During a flight, the pilot performed a precautionary shutdown of the number two engine. Following this procedure, the flight crew decided to divert to an alternate airfield that was located closer than the intended destination.
Upon arrival at the diversion airport, the aircraft attempted to land under tailwind conditions. The pilot noted that the touchdown speed was slightly higher than normal. During the subsequent braking application, the braking system experienced fade due to continuous use. Consequently, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to a runway excursion. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced brake fade resulting from the heavy use of the braking system during the landing roll.
- The landing was conducted with a tailwind and at a higher-than-normal approach speed.
- The pilot confirmed that no mechanical failures or malfunctions occurred that would have prevented the aircraft from operating normally prior to the engine shutdown.