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December 28, 2022 · Embraer Executive Aircraft EMB-505 · N16DF

Hawthorne, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Aircraft
Embraer Executive Aircraft EMB-505 (2013)
Tail Number
N16DF
Operator
Solairus Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA081

The pilot reported that, prior to landing, she obtained weather conditions at the airport, which included calm wind and light rain. After calculating the landing performance, she determined that the destination airport was adequate, and continued the approach to landing. Upon touchdown, she realized that the runway was wetter than anticipated, and applied maximum braking efforts, which included the application of the emergency brake system. Despite the use of maximum braking, the airplane “failed to decelerate at the normal rate.” The pilot initiated a right turn to decelerate, however, the airplane exited the departure end of the runway and impacted approach lighting and the airport perimeter fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 9 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 3 knots, 7 statute miles visibility and light rain.

NTSB Probable Cause

A runway overrun due to the pilot’s failure to stop the airplane as a result of diminished braking action due to a water contaminated runway surface.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, prior to landing, she obtained weather conditions at the airport, which included calm wind and light rain. After calculating the landing performance, she determined that the destination airport was adequate, and continued the approach to landing. Upon touchdown, she realized that the runway was wetter than anticipated, and applied maximum braking efforts, which included the application of the emergency brake system. Despite the use of maximum braking, the airplane “failed to decelerate at the normal rate.” The pilot initiated a right turn to decelerate, however, the airplane exited the departure end of the runway and impacted approach lighting and the airport perimeter fence, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 9 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 090° at 3 knots, 7 statute miles visibility and light rain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:29 PST
Nearest AirportJack Northrop Fld/Hawthorne Mu (0nm W)
Runway25
Runway Length4884 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer Executive Aircraft EMB-505
Tail NumberN16DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSolairus Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeGtfn
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PW535E · Gtfn · 3478 | Pratt & Whitney Canada · PW535E · Gtfn · 3478
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 55 F
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time18:20
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data