Pilot Debrief

THOMAS J SPENCER RV-10 near Snohomish, WA — 2024-06-01

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Date
2024-06-01
Location
Snohomish, WA, USA
Airport
S43
Aircraft
THOMAS J SPENCER RV-10
Registration
N90VT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway overrun.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the airplane reported that, while on final approach to the runway, the wind shifted, causing him to land with a tailwind. The pilot realized that he wouldn’t be able to stop the airplane on the runway, but believed the fence at the end of the runway prevented him from safely performing a go-around. The airplane overran the departure end of the runway, striking the fence and an occupied vehicle before impacting terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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