Pilot Debrief

CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160 near Belgrade, MT — 2022-03-17

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Date
2022-03-17
Location
Belgrade, MT, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
CUBCRAFTERS INC CC11-160
Registration
N424Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilots misjudged landing approach, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, he planned a full stop landing at his ranch in the tailwheel equipped airplane. The landing spot was a ploughed, wet, and muddy field. He flew three low approaches to confirm the area was free of hazards. After touch down, he realized he had landed a little fast and long, but because the main landing gear and tailwheel were on the ground, he decided a go-around was not feasible. The airplane then struck a fence and came to rest on its nose substantially damaging the left wing. 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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