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November 22, 2016 · Lancair LC41 550FG 550FG · N169WT
Redding, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Redding, CA
Aircraft
Lancair LC41 550FG 550FG (2005)
Tail Number
N169WT
Operator
N169Wt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA078
The pilot stated that, during landing, he was too fast on the approach and touched down long. Subsequently, the airplane overran the runway and nosed over. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during landing, he was too fast on the approach, and touched down long. Subsequently the airplane overran the runway and nosed over. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:45 PST
Nearest AirportBenton Field (0nm SSE)
Runway15
Runway Length2420 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLancair LC41 550FG 550FG
Tail NumberN169WT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN169Wt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-550 SER · Reciprocating · 350
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 43 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC