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February 15, 1995 · Cessna 525 · N63HB

Wauchula, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 525
Tail Number
N63HB
Operator
M & M Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA95LA074

The pilot of the jet stated he flew the airplane at a faster than normal final approach speed, landed long, and overran the end of the runway. Examination of the crash site revealed the airplane touched down 2,304 feet from the approach end of the runway, which was 4,000 feet long. Performance charts show the airplane's final approach speed to be 108 knots, which would give the airplane the capability of stopping in 2,650 feet.

NTSB Probable Cause

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED ON APPROACH. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE IMPROPER DECISION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND NOT TO EXECUTE A GO-AROUND WHILE ADEQUATE RUNWAY REMAINED.

Full Narrative

On February 15, 1995, about 1145 eastern standard time, N63HB, a Cessna CE-525, overran the runway on landing at Wauchula, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 Executive flight. The airplane is registered to and operated by M & M Air Inc. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the crew of two and one passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from Crystal River, Florida, about 20 minutes earlier. The pilot-in-command stated that he crossed the runway threshold at an approach speed of 130 knots. He said normal Vref speed was 110 knots for the airplane, but he wanted to carry extra speed to compensate for the wind and turbulence encountered on final. He landed long and could not stop the airplane on the runway remaining. The airplane departed the end of the runway and came to rest after crossing a drainage ditch about 200 feet from the end of runway 18. FAA personnel examined the crash site and found evidence indicating the airplane touched down 2,304 feet from the approach end of the 4,000 foot runway. The Vref speed for the day should have been 108 knots which would result in a landing roll of 2,650 feet. The examination of the aircraft showed no evidence to indicate preimpact malfunctions of either the control, engine, fuel, or throttle systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EST
Nearest AirportWachula Municipal (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 525
Tail NumberN63HB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorM & M Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsWilliams Intl · FJ-44 · Turbojet · 1900
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 9 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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