Summary
On April 17, 2017, a Cheung David S VANS RV6 (N822DC) was involved in an incident near Indianola, IA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA238. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N822DC.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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