Aircraft overrun at Roosevelt Roads NAS

No fatalities • Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft failed to come to a halt after landing at Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, resulting in an excursion and significant damage.

What happened

During an arrival at Roosevelt Roads NAS, the aircraft was unable to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. The pilot failed to stop the plane within the available runway length, leading to a runway overrun.

While the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the impact and subsequent excursion caused extensive damage to the airframe. Due to the severity of the structural damage sustained during the event, the aircraft was declared a total loss and determined to be beyond economical repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance following touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway during the landing roll.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-02-19 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico?

An aircraft failed to come to a halt after landing at Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, resulting in an excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-02-19 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-02-19 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 147955, operated by United States Navy - USN, at Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently to remain on the runway during the landing roll.

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