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July 18, 2025 · Rohrer Douglas D VANS RV-14A · N288EE
Bowling Green, KY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Aircraft
Rohrer Douglas D VANS RV-14A (2024)
Tail Number
N288EE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA271
The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to perform a quick check of all the airplane’s systems prior to conducting a long cross-country flight the following week. While returning to the pilot’s home airport, the pilot reported that he was too high and fast during his final approach. The pilot elected to continue with the landing and touched down on the runway approximately mid-field. The pilot reported that he was “travelling too fast to stop before the end of the runway,” despite the use of heavy braking. The airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted a fence that surrounded the airport perimeter, substantially damaging both of the airplane’s wings. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to attain an appropriate touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported the purpose of the flight was to perform a quick check of all the airplane’s systems prior to conducting a long cross-country flight the following week. While returning to the pilot’s home airport, the pilot reported that he was too high and fast during his final approach. The pilot elected to continue with the landing and touched down on the runway approximately mid-field. The pilot reported that he was “travelling too fast to stop before the end of the runway,” despite the use of heavy braking. The airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted a fence that surrounded the airport perimeter, substantially damaging both of the airplane’s wings. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Rg (0nm SE)
Runway12
Runway Length3956 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRohrer Douglas D VANS RV-14A
Tail NumberN288EE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · YIO-390-A3B6 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time06:53
Weather SourceWFAC