N169WT

Substantial
None

LANCAIR COMPANY LC41 550FGS/N: 41099

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA17CA078
Location
Redding, CA
Event ID
20161128X22954
Coordinates
40.569721, -122.406669
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 unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N169WT
Make
LANCAIR COMPANY
Serial Number
41099
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
LC41 550FG

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
N169WT LLC
Address
412 MERCEDES ST STE E
Status
Deregistered
City
BENBROOK
State / Zip Code
TX 76126-2558
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that during landing, he was too fast on the approach, and touched down long. Subsequently the airplane overran the runway and nosed over.

A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to fuselage.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA078