Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 24, 2008
NTSB Number
WPR09CA080
Location
Onalaska, WA
Event ID
20090113X55612
Coordinates
46.582221, -122.627502
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ERICKSON STEVEN L
Address
1232 N 8TH ST
City
ESTHERVILLE
State / Zip Code
IA 51334-1114
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot of the experimental airplane reported that he was landing at the private airstrip in windy conditions. He said that he landed on runway 27 with a 20 knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the 1,100 foot runway. The airplane continued beyond the end of the runway and collided with a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. No pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA080