What happened
During an instrument approach into the airport, the pilot and copilot were operating a business jet amidst foggy and misty weather conditions. Upon reaching the runway, the aircraft touched down approximately 1,500 feet from the threshold of the 7,300-foot runway.
As the aircraft continued down the runway, the pilot utilized the thrust reversers and initiated gradual braking. The pilot noted that the runway surface was slippery. As the aircraft neared the end of the runway, the pilot applied maximum braking pressure. Despite these efforts, the aircraft failed to stop within the available distance and departed the runway surface, impacting a ditch. The impact caused the forward landing gear to collapse and the aircraft to nose down. The fuselage sustained substantial damage.
Findings
- The runway surface was reported as slippery due to existing weather conditions.
- There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident that would have prevented the aircraft from operating normally.