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October 4, 2016 · Chaudoin George S RV 10 A · N710GC

Portsmouth, NH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Portsmouth, NH
Aircraft
Chaudoin George S RV 10 A (2011)
Tail Number
N710GC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA052

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane fast and long, and was unaware that the grass runway was "extremely" wet. He further reported that the airplane was unable to slow down before exiting the end of the runway and impacting a dirt road. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear had collapsed and the firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to go around after recognizing that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in a long landing on a wet runway and a runway excursion.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane fast and long, and was unaware that the grass runway was "extremely" wet. He further reported that the airplane was unable to slow down before exiting the end of the runway and impacting a dirt road. A post examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear had collapsed and the firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportPlymouth Muni (0nm S)
Runway30
Runway Length2347 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChaudoin George S RV 10 A
Tail NumberN710GC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMattituck · TMXO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 50
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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