N6YC

Substantial
None

ESSELSTYN CHUCK RV-6S/N: 22998

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 23, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA665
Location
Lyons, WI
Event ID
20110926X34600
Coordinates
42.661109, -88.361114
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ESSELSTYN CHUCK
Serial Number
22998
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
RV-6RV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-6

Registered Owner (Current)

Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to landing, the pilot circled the airport to observe the windsock and runways since she was unfamiliar with the airport. The pilot entered the traffic pattern for the northeast (NE) runway, which contained an upslope and downslope. In an attempt to shorten the upslope taxi after landing, the pilot elected to land further down the runway or more towards the downslope section of the runway. The pilot stated she misjudged the landing/stopping distance and the airplane continued past the end of the runway and impacted a parked vehicle. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA665