AUGUSTA, ME, USA
N120FA
FAIRCHILD SA-227AC
THE FIRST OFICER LANDED LONG WITH A TAILWIND ON A WET RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE WAS UNABLE TO STOP ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY, WENT OFF THE DEPARTURE END AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED TWO WEATHER ADVISORIES PRIOR TO LANDING TELLING THEM OF THE WINDS. THE CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER BOTH HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN MODEL. THE COMPANY OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIRED THE CAPTAIN TO MAKE ALL TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS WHEN HE HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS IN MODEL.
THE COPILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW COMPANY PROCEDURE AND BOTH PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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