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May 7, 2013 · Hughes Charles R Zodiac 601XL · N418CM
Meriden, CT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Meriden, CT
Aircraft
Hughes Charles R Zodiac 601XL
Tail Number
N418CM
Operator
Hughes Charles R
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA233
The pilot reported that he landed with a tailwind and that the airplane touched down farther down the runway than usual. When the pilot applied brakes to exit the runway onto the taxiway, the tires skidded, and the airplane pivoted to the left before coming to rest inverted. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left and right wings and to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He further stated that he was fatigued, had “rushed” the landing approach, and had not taken time to properly evaluate the wind conditions prior to landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed with a tailwind, and that the airplane touched down further down the runway than usual. When the pilot applied brakes to exit the runway onto the taxiway, the tires skidded and the airplane pivoted around to the left before coming to rest inverted. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both left and right wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He further stated that he was fatigued, had “rushed” the landing approach, and had not taken time to properly evaluate the wind conditions prior to landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMeriden Markham Municipal (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHughes Charles R Zodiac 601XL
Tail NumberN418CM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHughes Charles R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300A · Reciprocating · 107
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC