On October 30, 2000, a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) (registration D-IUAK) operated by Private Germany was involved in an aviation accident near Coburg-Brandensteinsebene, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft failed to stop during landing, resulting in a runway overrun, structural failure, and a post-crash fire.
What happened
During the landing phase on runway 12/30, a twin-engine aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the 632-meter runway. The aircraft exceeded the available runway length, resulting in a runway excursion. During the overrun, the aircraft sustained significant structural damage, specifically losing its left wing. Following the impact, the wreckage ignited, leading to a post-crash fire.
Findings
The aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop within the remaining distance of the runway.
The impact caused the separation of the left wing.
The incident resulted in one injury (the pilot) and no fatalities.
The primary factor in the accident was the inability to stop within the runway limits.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire.