Runway excursion involving twin-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Tallahassee, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft veered off a wet runway and entered a ditch after failing to stop during landing, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a runway excursion on a surface covered in water. The aircraft touched down at a point too far along the runway, leaving insufficient distance for the braking action to be effective. Due to the lack of remaining runway length and the slippery conditions, the plane was unable to decelerate sufficiently before exiting the paved surface.

The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the runway and came to a stop in an adjacent ditch. While the incident resulted in no fatalities or injuries, the impact and the position of the aircraft led to it being declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the excursion was the long touchdown point on a wet runway.
  • The presence of standing water or moisture contributed to the inability to stop within the available distance.

Probable cause

The aircraft overran the runway because it landed too far down the strip on a wet surface, preventing an adequate stopping distance.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-10-20 Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident near Tallahassee, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft veered off a wet runway and entered a ditch after failing to stop during landing, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-10-20 Lockheed 18 LodeStar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-10-20 involved a Lockheed 18 LodeStar, registration N33368, operated by National Airlines (1934), at Tallahassee, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft overran the runway because it landed too far down the strip on a wet surface, preventing an adequate stopping distance.

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