Pilot Debrief

Curtiss Wright C46 near Manley Hot Springs, AK — 2018-07-16

Final reportANC18CA054
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Date
2018-07-16
Location
Manley Hot Springs, AK, USA
Airport
MLY
Aircraft
Curtiss Wright C46
Registration
N1822M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown speed and his decision to land with a tailwind without ensuring that there was adequate runway length for the touchdown.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, following a precautionary shutdown of the No. 2 engine, he diverted to an alternate airport that was closer than the original destination. During the landing in tailwind conditions, the airplane touched down "a little fast." The pilot added that, as the brakes faded from continuous use, the airplane was unable to stop, and it overran the end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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