Accident Overview
During the landing roll of a cross-country flight, the captain of a turbojet aircraft employed aerodynamic braking and thrust reverse to reduce speed to approximately 60 knots. The captain then allowed the airplane to roll toward the owner/copilot's hangar located at the end of the runway. With about 4,000 feet of runway remaining, the captain applied the brakes. No braking action was noted, and the airplane continued off the end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft crossed a fence and a block wall before entering a parking lot, where the left wing was severed. A post-crash fire ensued, consuming roughly half of the airplane. The crew reported being unable to shut down the engines. Emergency braking procedures were not employed. The airplane traveled approximately 11,000 feet from the point of touchdown to its final resting position.
Crew and System Factors
The copilot lacked experience in the aircraft, and crew coordination during the approach, landing, and emergency was ineffective. Examination of the braking and hydraulic systems failed to pinpoint any malfunction.
Official Probable Cause
The delay of the pilot in command (captain) to apply normal braking and his failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedures. Contributing to the accident were an undetermined antiskid malfunction, the copilot's inexperience in the aircraft, and inadequate crew coordination.