A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Excursion Runway
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Airport
During approach brief; the runway distance was discussed as well as landing distance calculated. Both pilots agreed with the non use of medium auto braking; while also understanding the need to get on the brakes asap. The visual approach to Runway 19 was hand flown with autothrust off; due to gusty conditions. Approaching from the east a left downwind and base to final was flown on speed with the aircraft fully configured by a five mile final. The approach speed was maintained within 5 KTS; however the flare extended to the limits of the touchdown zone. Note: the landing occurred in the touchdown zone. Full reverse was applied. Braking was manually applied; and I as the PIC felt comfortable with procedures. Then came the last thousand feet wherein I announced the need to get the aircraft stopped. The First Officer; who was the flying pilot; acknowledged that fact; and I did not feel the need to intervene; which was my mistake. The aircraft came to a stop with the nose-wheel 5-10 feet off the runway and into the safety zone. Use of and strict following of SOP's ie; Medium braking and landing in appropriate touchdown zone area. I as the PIC should have taken quicker action.
During approach brief we noted short runway and field elevation; and landing distance was calculated. We both agreed with not using auto breaks; but with getting on the brakes aggressively. I hand flew the visual approach without autothrust because of gusty winds. The approach was on speed and on profile and I was configured for landing by 1;800 FT above the field. On landing I floated longer than I meant too but the touchdown was still in the touchdown zone. I used full reverse but I applied the brakes manually. I thought I was applying sufficient pressure quickly enough on the brakes to stop the aircraft in time. The Captain asked me if I was going to get it stopped and I replied that I was. The aircraft came to a stop with the aircraft nose wheel five to ten feet past the edge of the runway into the runway safety zone. I should have not floated trying to get a soft touchdown and put the aircraft on the ground earlier in the touchdown zone. I should have used medium brakes. I should have braked more aggressively quicker.
A319 flight crew reports being unable to stop prior to the end of the runway during landing at a relatively short high altitude airport.