SA-227 AC Metro III
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 40; Flight Crew Total 7011; Flight Crew Type 40
Training / Qualification
Ground Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control; Ground Event / Encounter Object; Ground Excursion Runway; Ground Incursion Runway; Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged
Human Factors
Visual approach and landing were normal as was first part of rollout. During deceleration I observed aircraft deviating from centerline and made an effort to keep aircraft centered; but it continued to track towards runway edge. The aircraft eventually departed a paved portion of the runway (nose gear stopped on grass adjacent to runway) and propeller struck an elevated runway position light. There were no injuries. Damage amounted to two blown main landing gear tires and scratches on one propeller. The winds were calm; ceiling and visibility better than 5000/5; runway clear and dry. It is my belief that the aircraft was free of mechanical defects and the cause of this event was my inability to maintain directional control during rollout portion of landing. I believe inadequate or insufficient training in the area of ground handling/characteristics contributed to this event. At the time of the event I had roughly 40 hours total time in this type and had been struggling with ground control issues for the entire time.
SA227 Captain reported he had directional control difficulties after landing; resulting in two blown tires; runway excursion; and contact with a runway light.