What happened
At the conclusion of a cross-country flight, the pilot of a turbojet aircraft utilized thrust reversal and aerodynamic braking to reduce speed to approximately 60 knots. During the landing roll, the pilot intentionally directed the aircraft toward the far end of the runway, near a hangar belonging to the aircraft owner. While approximately 4,000 feet of runway remained, the pilot attempted to apply the brakes, but the aircraft failed to decelerate.
The aircraft continued past the runway perimeter, breaching a fence and a block wall before entering a parking area. During this excursion, the left wing of the turbojet was severed from the fuselage. A fire broke out following the impact, consuming roughly half of the aircraft. The total distance traveled from the initial touchdown point to the final position of rest was approximately 11,000 feet. During the emergency, the crew was unable to successfully shut down the engines.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the crew did not utilize emergency braking procedures during the overrun. The co-pilot, who was also the aircraft owner, lacked sufficient experience with this specific aircraft type. Furthermore, the coordination between the crew members was found to be ineffective during the approach, landing, and subsequent emergency response. While the aircraft experienced a total lack of braking action, an examination of the hydraulic and braking systems did not identify a mechanical malfunction.