Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 17, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA238
Location
Indianola, IA
Event ID
20170420X93935
Coordinates
41.301387, -93.567497
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 failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N822DC
Make
CHEUNG DAVID S
Serial Number
60510
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
VANS RV6
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CHEUNG DAVID S
Address
810 E EUCLID AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
INDIANOLA
State / Zip Code
IA 50125-1746
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, he overshot the wet, grass runway during landing and impacted a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA238