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September 12, 2005 · Maule MT7-235 · N627RK
Capon Bridge, WV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Capon Bridge, WV
Aircraft
Maule MT7-235
Tail Number
N627RK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD05CA143
The pilot reported that he overran the runway due to excessive airspeed during the final approach. The airplane subsequently impacted small trees. The runway, which was located on the pilot's property, was 1,200 feet long and 50 feet wide. Winds at the time were calm.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent impact with trees.
Full Narrative
On September 12, 2005, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Maule MT7-235, N627RK, was substantially damaged while landing at River's Edge Farm Airport (38WV), Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed for the flight, between Winchester Regional Airport (OKV), Winchester, Virginia, and Capon Bridge. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he overran the runway, primarily due to excessive airspeed on final approach. The airplane subsequently impacted small trees. The runway, which was located on the pilot's property, was 1,200 feet long and 50 feet wide. Winds at the time were calm.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule MT7-235
Tail NumberN627RK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0