Pilot Debrief

MATTHEWS H THOMAS JODEL F11 A near Marathon, TX — 2016-03-26

Final reportCEN16LA137
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Date
2016-03-26
Location
Marathon, TX, USA
Airport
6TE2
Aircraft
MATTHEWS H THOMAS JODEL F11 A
Registration
N3068M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in impact with trees and a powerline.

NTSB narrative

The airline transport pilot stated that he was landing in the experimental amateur-built airplane at his 1,600-ft-long private runway when he attempted a "late" go-around. The airplane impacted trees, a powerline, and terrain, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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