MD-83
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
Flight Crew Became Reoriented; General Maintenance Action
Airport; Procedure; Weather
Enroute flight was uneventful. Upon handoff to MSP Approach we were given vectors to an ILS [Runway] 12L approach as they were in the process of closing [Runway] 12R for snow removal. Weather was 03014G20KT 3/4SM -SN 006OVC. Approach was briefed and MED Auto-Brake selected. Landing weight was 129;500 and airspeed bug for 40 Flap landing with additive was 138. 3 previous flights landing reported braking action FAIR. Landing was on speed in the touchdown zone. Spoilers deployed; auto braking commenced and reverse thrust was initiated. Aircraft started drifting as we slowed and I came out of reverse to regain directional control. This was at midfield and the aircraft stopped decelerating. I started maximum manual braking but the runway was covered in more snow than what was noted in the first half of the runway and braking was ineffective. I then went to max reverse in an attempt to stop the aircraft. As we were headed for the end of the runway and a steep drop off to a highway below; I continued with reverse thrust and maximum manual braking. Several compressor stalls were noted and the aircraft stopped with literally only feet to spare. We cleared the runway and taxied to the gate with both engines running. We reported that braking action was POOR and the airport was subsequently closed for snow removal. The compressor stalls were written up and Maintenance was informed. Total Flight time for the day 8:50; duty time was 12:10. Get accurate braking action reports from previous aircraft and have airport be more aggressive with snow removal and runway condition reporting.
MD83 Captain reports poor braking action during landing roll out after being told to expect fair. Braking and reverse thrust are reduced during landing roll due to directional control issues. Maximum reverse thrust is applied and several compressor stalls are heard before stopping just feet from the end of the runway.