Pilot Debrief

CARR BRYAN VANS RV-6A near Grass Valley, CA — 2010-08-14

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Date
2010-08-14
Location
Grass Valley, CA, USA
Airport
GOO
Aircraft
CARR BRYAN VANS RV-6A
Registration
N677DS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 2,500 feet down the runway in calm wind conditions. He applied heavy braking, but the airplane did not stop quickly enough. The pilot attempted to turn off the runway; however, he was not able to make the turn and the airplane went over an embankment and nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot stated that the crash resulted from a combination of too much airspeed and not enough runway to stop the airplane. The airport/facility directory for the airport indicates that the runway is 4,350 feet long.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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