Primary finding
Probable cause
Excessive airspeed on final approach by the pilot in command resulting in failure to attain the proper touchdown point and running off the runway colliding with a tree.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
While on final apch with 10 degrees of flaps extended, the plt maintained 80 knots. After touchdown about midfield, he applied the brakes but the airplane travelled off the rwy, collided with a tree, & came to rest. Postaccident exam of the brake sys by the director of maintenance revealed no evidence of failure or malfunction.
Source record
Factual narrative
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