Pilot Reported No Braking Action before CJ4 Overrun

The sole-occupant pilot of the Cessna Citation CJ4 that overran the runway and struck a house near Mayfield, Kentucky, on September 18 reported “no braking action” after landing, according to an NTSB preliminary report. He told investigators that the airplane, registered N577RT, had just completed maintenance at St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN) and was returning to its base at Mayfield Graves County Airport (M25). The flight was operated under Part 91.

According to the report, the flight was uneventful until landing. The pilot said he performed a straight-in visual approach to Runway 19 and “configured the airplane for landing later than intended” but was stabilized for touchdown. He touched down on the runway centerline and “deployed the ground spoilers and pressed firmly on the brakes” but observed no braking action as the airplane continued to roll.

“The pilot applied greater force to the brakes; however, the airplane began to veer to the right, and there was still no observed slowing of the airplane,” the report notes. Determining there was insufficient runway to go around, the pilot continued rolling with the engines at idle, maintaining directional control while “applying downward force to the yoke.” The airplane exited the runway end, went through the airport’s perimeter fence, crossed Kentucky Route 58, and hit a house.

AIN previously reported that local responders found the aircraft had crossed the road and struck an occupied home; the resident was uninjured, and the pilot had no visible injuries. Substantial damage to the aircraft’s left wing and fuselage was sustained, but there was no post-impact fire.

Weather was reported as clear with light winds and good visibility, and the aircraft was retained for further examination. The NTSB noted that the information is preliminary and subject to change.