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July 22, 2006 · Sargent Bushby Mustang II · N6186C
Troy, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Troy, MI
Aircraft
Sargent Bushby Mustang II
Tail Number
N6186C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI06CA198
The experimental tailwheel airplane was reported destroyed during an attempted go-around when the airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted a fence. The pilot said that he landed a "little faster than normal." The pilot stated, "By the time the decision was made to go around there wasn't enough runway remaining." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's delayed decision to go-around leading to the impact with the fence during the go-around. A factor was the fence.
Full Narrative
The experimental tailwheel airplane was reported destroyed during an attempted go-around when the airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted a fence. The pilot said that he landed a "little faster than normal." The pilot stated, "By the time the decision was made to go around there wasn't enough runway remaining." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSargent Bushby Mustang II
Tail NumberN6186C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC