Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent impact with trees.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 12, 2005, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Maule MT7-235, N627RK, was substantially damaged while landing at River's Edge Farm Airport (38WV), Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight, between Winchester Regional Airport (OKV), Winchester, Virginia, and Capon Bridge. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91.
According to the pilot, he overran the runway, primarily due to excessive airspeed on final approach. The airplane subsequently impacted small trees.
The runway, which was located on the pilot's property, was 1,200 feet long and 50 feet wide. Winds at the time were calm.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# IAD05CA143