On April 7, 2025, a Honda HA-420 HondaJet (registration N826E) operated by Andy Leavitt Enterprises was involved in an aviation accident near North Bend, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance after landing on runway 05. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft failed to stop after landing at North Bend-Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, resulting in an overrun into Coos Bay.
What happened
During an arrival at North Bend-Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, an aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently after touching down on runway 05. Due to the lack of remaining runway length, the plane continued past the end of the paved surface. The aircraft exited the runway environment and entered the waters of Coos Bay.
All five occupants on board were successfully evacuated and did not sustain any injuries during the incident. While the crew and passengers were rescued promptly, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
The aircraft failed to come to a halt within the available runway distance.
The inability to stop within the remaining runway length led to the excursion into the adjacent water.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway distance after landing on runway 05.