CHEUNG DAVID S VANS RV6
Indianola, IA — April 17, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 17, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA238 |
| Event ID | 20170420X93935 |
| Location | Indianola, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.30139, -93.56750 |
| Airport | NASH FIELD INDIANOLA |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHEUNG DAVID S |
| Model | VANS RV6 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, he overshot the wet, grass runway during landing and impacted a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact 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.