Overview
An aircraft operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 positioning flight overran the runway during landing at Herrera International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The flight originated from Las Americas International Airport, Santo Domingo, the same day at approximately 1810. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the approach and landing on runway 19 were normal. After touchdown, the pilot activated the lift dump spoilers, but the system failed. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway length. It continued past the runway end, crossed a street, and came to rest inverted in a parking lot.
Aftermath
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The airline transport-rated pilot, the copilot, and two passengers received minor injuries. No other injuries or damage to ground property were reported beyond the aircraft itself.