Runway excursion and aircraft fire involving twin-engine aircraft

No fatalities • Coburg-Brandensteinsebene, Germany • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-10-30 Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) accident near Coburg-Brandensteinsebene, Germany?

A twin-engine aircraft failed to stop during landing, resulting in a runway overrun, structural failure, and a post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-10-30 Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-10-30 involved a Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600), registration D-IUAK, operated by Private Germany, at Coburg-Brandensteinsebene, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the available runway length, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire.

Loading the flight search…