TARANTOLA RV6A
Onalaska, WA — November 24, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 24, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA080 |
| Event ID | 20090113X55612 |
| Location | Onalaska, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.58222, -122.62750 |
| Airport | Onalaska - Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TARANTOLA |
| Model | RV6A |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
Full Narrative
The private pilot of the experimental airplane reported that he was landing at the private airstrip in windy conditions. He said that he landed on runway 27 with a 20 knot tailwind and was unable to stop before the end of the 1,100 foot runway. The airplane continued beyond the end of the runway and collided with a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. No pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported.
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.