by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Aviation Accident Report: American Airlines Flight 29
“ Although the pilot applied brakes, he was unable to stop the airplane on the wet ground, and it continued beyond the boundary of the airport onto the soft, bumpy ground. After two or three bumps it stopped, nosed up, and fell back sharply on its tail. ”
by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Aviation Accident Report: American Airlines Flight 29
“ According to his statement, he decided to land on the grass-covered area east of the runway because in doing so he could use the Administration Building as a marker in lining up for a straight landing and also because the portion of the field was clearer of ground fog than the western part of the field. The airplane overshot 2,450 feet of the available landing area of 3,880 feet. The wheels first touched the ground on the grass approximately 152 feet east of the runway and the airplane continued its landing roll parallel to the runway. ”
