Aurillac runway excursion involving a Robin DR400-120

Overview and immediate circumstances On 2 August 2011 at 12:45 local time, a Robin DR400-120 registered F-GJZL, operated by a club, was involved in an accident at Aurillac aerodrome. The aircraft had completed a local flight of about 45 minutes near the aerodrome. The pilot landed on paved runway 15 with one passenger on board. ## Sequence of events After landing, the pilot made a turn on the runway to reach the only taxiway, located at the threshold of runway 15. Near the taxiway, the aircraft was taxiing at a high speed. The pilot was unable to brake sufficiently and steer the aircraft to the right to enter the taxiway. The aircraft left the runway laterally after the taxiway and struck an electrical cabinet. The pilot brought the aircraft to a stop in the grass. The left wing was heavily damaged. ## Contributing factors The wind was from the south-east at 10 to 16 knots. The pilot stated that she was accustomed to flying DR400s equipped with hand brakes and did not immediately use the rudder brakes when attempting to slow for the turn, which delayed braking. She nevertheless attempted to turn while the speed had not been reduced sufficiently. The pilot had about 200 flight hours, including 120 on type and 24 in the previous three months.