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June 27, 2018 · Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · N1266C
Chelan, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chelan, WA
Aircraft
Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG (2006)
Tail Number
N1266C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA384
The pilot reported that he made a steep approach and touched down two-thirds down the length of the runway beyond the approach end and faster than expected. Subsequently, he applied full brakes, but the airplane overran the end of runway. The airplane crossed a road and briefly became airborne. The airplane touched down hard and came to rest upright in a field with heavy vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he made a steep approach and touched down two-thirds the length of the runway beyond the approach end, and faster than expected. Subsequently, he applied full brakes but overran the end of runway. The airplane traversed over a road and briefly became airborne. The airplane touchdown hard and came to rest upright on a field with heavy vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 PDT
Nearest AirportLake Chelan (0nm NNW)
Runway02
Runway Length3503 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG
Tail NumberN1266C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-550 C · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC