24 Nov 2008: TARANTOLA RV6A — Richard A. Decker

24 Nov 2008: TARANTOLA RV6A — Richard A. Decker

No fatalities • Onalaska, WA, United States

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.

— NTSB Determination

Accident 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.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Decision related to condition
  • factor Effect on operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 270/20kt, vis 10sm

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