ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288196
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| Date: | Saturday 14 August 2010 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6A |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N677DS |
| MSN: | 24156 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Grass Valley, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Grass Valley-Nevada County Air Park, CA (KGOO) |
| Grass Valley-Nevada County Air Park, CA (KGOO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and nose over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR10CA404
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 19:28 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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