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July 21, 2021 · Cessna 560XL · N46CF

Reading, PA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Reading, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 560XL (2001)
Tail Number
N46CF
Operator
Pv Transport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA296

The flight was being operated as a corporate flight with a two-person crew. The captain was the pilot flying (PF) and stated that while on final approach, the airplane was “eating up a lot of runway” before it settled on the runway. He applied full brakes and activated the thrust reversers, but it was not enough to stop the airplane and it subsequently entered the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS), which resulted in substantial damage to the pressure vessel. He admitted that he became fixated on landing, failed to take proper remedial actions, and thought he could salvage the approach despite the pilot monitoring’s (PM) repeated go-around commands. The PM stated that about 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold, the airplane’s descent rate increased, which activated the ground proximity warning “Terrain, Pull Up.” The PM commanded a “go-around” which was not acknowledged by the PF who continued the approach. When the airplane was on a 1-mile final, the PM called for a “go-around” a second time, followed by third as they crossed the runway threshold about 30 to 40 knots too fast. The captain reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The captain’s improper decision to continue an unstabilized approach despite several go-around calls by the pilot monitoring, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the pressure vessel.

Full Narrative

The flight was being operated as a corporate flight with a two-person crew. The captain was the pilot flying (PF) and stated that while on final approach, the airplane was “eating up a lot of runway” before it settled on the runway. He applied full brakes and activated the thrust reversers, but it was not enough to stop the airplane and it subsequently entered the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS), which resulted in substantial damage to the pressure vessel. He admitted that he became fixated on landing, failed to take proper remedial actions, and thought he could salvage the approach despite the pilot monitoring’s (PM) repeated go-around commands. The PM stated that about 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold, the airplane’s descent rate increased, which activated the ground proximity warning “Terrain, Pull Up.” The PM commanded a “go-around” which was not acknowledged by the PF who continued the approach. When the airplane was on a 1-mile final, the PM called for a “go-around” a second time, followed by third as they crossed the runway threshold about 30 to 40 knots too fast. The captain reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:04 EDT
Nearest AirportReading Rgnl/Carl A Spaatz Fld (1nm N)
Runway13/3
Runway Length6350 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 560XL
Tail NumberN46CF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPv Transport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PW545A · Turbofan · 3804 | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PW545A · Turbofan · 3804
Seats11

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 49 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data