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November 24, 2008 · Tarantola RV6A · N164LT
Onalaska, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Onalaska, WA
Aircraft
Tarantola RV6A
Tail Number
N164LT
Operator
Richard a Decker
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA080
The private pilot of the experimental airplane reported that he was landing at the private airstrip in windy conditions. He said that he landed on runway 27 with a 20-knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the 1,100-foot runway. The airplane continued beyond the end of the runway and collided with a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
Full Narrative
The private pilot of the experimental airplane reported that he was landing at the private airstrip in windy conditions. He said that he landed on runway 27 with a 20 knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the 1,100 foot runway. The airplane continued beyond the end of the runway and collided with a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. No pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 PST
Nearest AirportOnalaska - Private (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length1100 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTarantola RV6A
Tail NumberN164LT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard a Decker
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 20 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO