Incident Overview
During a scheduled flight from Washington-Dulles Airport to Dallas, the crew encountered technical issues with the right engine while maintaining cruising altitude. In response to the malfunction, the flight deck initiated standard emergency procedures, which included shutting down the affected engine and feathering its propeller to reduce drag.
Diversion and Approach
Following the engine shutdown, air traffic control cleared the aircraft to divert to Charleston-Kanawha Airport for an emergency landing. As the airplane began its final approach to Runway 23, a verbal interference occurred involving the pilot supervisor. This interaction reportedly affected the landing dynamics, leading to a touchdown approximately 3,000 feet down the runway.
Outcome and Investigation Findings
The runway at Charleston-Kanawha Airport has a total length of 5,600 feet. Due to the late touchdown point, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. Consequently, the plane overran the end of the runway and came to rest on a dirt bank, where it caught fire. The structure was completely destroyed by the flames. However, all seven occupants on board successfully evacuated the aircraft without injury.
Official investigation findings indicated that the precise cause of the powerplant failure could not be determined. However, the report noted that the pilot-in-command misjudged both distance and speed during the landing phase, contributing to the overrun.