N91611

Substantial
None

NAVION NAVION FS/N: NAV-4-378

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 28, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA360
Location
Colville, WA
Event ID
20140829X81622
Coordinates
48.543888, -117.883888
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 loss of directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NAVION
Serial Number
NAV-4-378
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
NAVION FF1FV
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
NAVION F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOSE ROYCE A
Address
71006 E RD
City
ORLEANS
State / Zip Code
NE 68966-6865
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal; however, during the landing roll as the airplane reached about 2/3 of the way down the runway, he realized he was travelling too fast. He retarded the throttle and applied the brakes, and became concerned that the airplane would not be able to stop in time. He decided to initiate a turn onto the taxiway rather than allow the airplane to pass beyond the runway end and down a steep hill. The pilot was unable to complete the turn and the left wing and firewall were substantially damaged when the airplane struck a fence. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine 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# WPR14CA360