Definition

Overrun. An event when an aircraft passes beyond the end of the runway during an aborted takeoff or landing operation. The overrun distance is described by the longitudinal distance traveled beyond the departure end of the runway.

Source: ACRP Report 3: Analysis of Aircraft Overruns and Undershoots for Runway Safety Areas

Decription

A runway overrun on take off is type of runway excursion that happens when a aircraft that has commenced its take off roll departs the end of a runway. There are two basic scenarios: