What happened
During the landing phase of the flight, the crew encountered a complete lack of braking action upon touchdown. Although local reports suggested the runway surface was in good condition and no official runway condition reports were available, the aircraft failed to decelerate effectively. In an attempt to regain control, the pilot steered the aircraft toward a patch of dry dirt located on the left side of the runway.
As the main landing gear transitioned onto this dry surface, the aircraft experienced a sharp veer to the left, resulting in a runway excursion. The crew members involved indicated that performing a go-around maneuver was not a viable option at that stage of the landing.
Findings
Investigation into the incident revealed a significant discrepancy between the required and available runway length. Based on landing performance charts, the minimum required runway length for a landing on a dry, hard surface was 4,500 feet. However, the actual length of the runway in use was only 3,500 feet. This insufficient runway length contributed to the inability to safely stop the aircraft.