Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 3, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10CA212
Location
Romney, WV
Event ID
20100406X24700
Coordinates
39.394721, -78.679443
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AIG AERONAUTICS LLC
Address
PO BOX 361058
City
SAN JUAN
State / Zip Code
PR 00936-1058
Country
United States
Analysis
While landing on a 2,290-foot private turf runway, the airplane continued beyond the end of the runway, went through a barbed wire fence, and collided with a tree. The pilot stated he landed with a 20-knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane’s right wing was substantially damaged. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the pilot.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10CA212