CHAUDOIN GEORGE S RV 10
Portsmouth, NH — October 4, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 4, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA052 |
| Event ID | 20161031X03313 |
| Location | Portsmouth, NH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.77806, -71.75389 |
| Airport | PLYMOUTH MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAUDOIN GEORGE S |
| Model | RV 10 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.