Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108-3 near Clarksburg, CA — 2009-12-04

Final reportWPR10LA072
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Date
2009-12-04
Location
Clarksburg, CA, USA
Airport
CN13
Aircraft
STINSON 108-3
Registration
N6649M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.

NTSB narrative

Witnesses who spoke with the pilot immediately after the accident reported that he stated he approached the runway too high and too fast. The airplane overran the runway end and collided with blackberry bushes and a tree about 20-25 feet from the end of the runway. The firewall was substantially damaged.

NTSB coding

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