Aviation Accident Summary GAA17CA238

Indianola, IA, USA

Aircraft #1

N822DC

CHEUNG DAVID S VANS RV6

Analysis

The pilot reported that he overshot the wet, grass runway during landing and impacted a ditch. However, he added that he should have touched down at a slower speed and that the wet, grass runway affected the braking performance. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot reported that, he overshot the wet, grass runway during landing and impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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