Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA17CA247

Flushing, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N9613L

GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA

Analysis

The pilot reported that, during the landing, he was "going…[too] fast," overran the runway, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. 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, during the landing he was "going to[too] fast", over ran the runway, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. 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 unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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