# NTSB ERA14IA237: Cessna 525, N300ET, Port Orange, FL, April 26, 2014 - Type: NTSB incident investigation - Classification: Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report - Date: April 26, 2014, 11:30 local (15:30 UTC) - Place: Port Orange, FL - Coordinates: 29.076389, -81.052223 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.0764&lon=-81.0522&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 3 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 3, 2016 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 89203 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA14IA237 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/89203/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=89203 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA237 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to stop the airplane on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Info processing/decision: decision making/judgment](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [All aircraft, 3,098 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041520/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Action: lack of action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [All aircraft, 792 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041030/cases.md) - [Terrain: water](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03021020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Not specified; cases with it: [All aircraft, 97 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03021020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300) (defining event); cases with it: [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Miscellaneous/other](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900); cases with it: [All aircraft, 1,556 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he performed a visual approach to land on the 4,000-ft-long, asphalt runway in the turbine-powered multiengine airplane. He added that the landing was "a little long" and that he then realized that he was not going to be able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway. One of the passengers, who was type-rated in the airplane, reported that the airplane remained airborne as it flew past "the numbers" and that it touched down about one-third of the way down the runway. The airplane subsequently rolled off the runway end through grass and then came to rest in a freshwater pond. The airplane sustained minor damage to the landing gear, wings, and flaps. The pilot reported that that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He further reported that the incident could have been prevented if he had made a longer final approach, was more familiar with the airport, and had rejected the landing attempt at a safe stage of the approach. ## Factual narrative On April 26, 2014, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 525B (Citation CJ3), N300ET, operated by a private individual, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion, while landing at the Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6), Port Orange, Florida. The airline transport pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan had been filed for the flight that departed the Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Miami, Florida, about 1040. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the airplane was owned by the pilot through a limited-liability-company. The pilot reported that he performed a visual approach to runway 23, a 4,000-foot-long, 176-foot-wide, asphalt runway. He further reported that he landed "a little long" and then realized that he was not going to be able to stop the airplane on the remaining runway. The pilot considered performing a go-around; however, he believed that a go-around would have posed a greater hazard at that point in the landing. The airplane subsequently rolled off the end of the runway, through grass, and came to rest in a freshwater pond, about 600 feet from the end of the runway. One of the passengers, who was seated in the copilot's seat, was a private pilot who held a type rating for Cessna 525s with second-in-command privileges. He reported that the airplane remained airborne as it flew past "the numbers," and touched down about one-third down the runway. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector, after recovery from the pond revealed minor damage to the landing gear, wings, and flaps. The airplane was equipped with a Fairchild FA2100 series cockpit voice recorder (CVR), which was forwarded to the NTSB's Vehicle Recorder Division, Washington, DC, for readout. The CVR recorded the last 2 hours of airplane operation. A summary report of the recording revealed: About 1055, while en route to 7FL6, the pilot and front seated passenger discussed landing performance as they utilized the flight management system. The discussion noted runway 23 was expected and concluded that 3,000 feet was required for landing. At 1126:40, the pilot reported the airplane was about 3 miles from 7FL6. At 1128:13, the pilot reported that airplane was at 2,000 feet on an extended left downwind for runway 23. At 1129:17, the front seated passenger reported that the airplane was on final approach for runway 23 over the airport common traffic advisor frequency, which was followed by an automatic "500 feet" call-out, 6 seconds later. At 1129:55, the passenger said "better get it down," which was followed by sounds consistent with touchdown about 4 seconds later. At 1130:01, an unidentified voiced stated, "get on the brakes." At 1130:12, the sound of deep rumbling, similar to the airplane exiting a paved surface was recorded, which was followed by soundsconsistent with airplane movement ceasing, about 6 seconds later. [Additional information can be found in the Cockpit Voice Recorder Factual Report located in the public docket.] The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He further reported that the incident could have been prevented if he had made a longer final approach, was more familiar with the airport, and if he would have rejected the landing attempt at a safe stage of the approach. The pilot reported about 2,900 hours of total flight experience, which included about 900 hours accumulated in the same make and model as the accident airplane, and about 70 and 20 hours flown in the accident airplane, during the 90 and 30 days that preceded the accident. A weather observation taken at the airport at 1155 included winds from 030 degrees at 4 knots ## Aircraft - Registration: N300ET (not matched to a registry record) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 525 (B) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 525B0014 - Year built: 2005 - Airframe hours: 2756 - Engines: WILLIAMS FJ44-3A 2820 lbs thrust turbo fan; WILLIAMS FJ 44 SERIES 845 horsepower turbo fan - Damage: Minor damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Commuter - Departed: OPF, MIAMI, FL - Destination: 7FL6, Port Orange, FL - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: 7FL6, Spruce Creek, runway 23, 4,000 × 176 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Unknown ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 53; injuries: none; commercial, airline transport; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; restraint: 4-point; flight hours: 2,907 total, 905 in this make and model, 2,654 as pilot in command, 69 in the last 90 days, 19 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 30° at 4 knots - Visibility: 25 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 81 °F, dew point 66 °F - Altimeter: 30.04 inHg - Observed at: 7FL6 ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20140426006979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140426006979A), Apr 26, 2014: Cessna 525B, Port Orange, FL, Substantial damage. On April 26, 2014 about 1130 local time, a Cessna citation jet C-525B was substantially damaged due to water entering the aircraft after rolling out past the… ## Docket (5 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on December 17, 2015, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=89203. 2.8 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40435027&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Occupant Statements and Interview Summaries (item 2, .PDF, 590 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40435028&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Occupant%20Statements%20and%20Interview%20Summaries-Master.PDF - NTSB Evidence Control Form (item 3, .PDF, 226 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40435029&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=NTSB%20Evidence%20Control%20Form-Master.PDF - Cockpit Voice Recorder - Specialist's Summary Report (item 4, .PDF, 2 photos, 230 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40435031&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Cockpit%20Voice%20Recorder%20-%20Specialist%27s%20Summary%20Report-Master.PDF - Accident Photographs (Courtesy of FAA) (item 5, .PDF, 2 photos, 362 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40435030&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photographs%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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