On 14 Aug 2010, a CARR BRYAN VANS RV-6A was involved in an aviation accident near Grass Valley, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot stated that the resulting crash was a combination of too much airspeed and not enough runway to stop the airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
A pilot reported that during a landing on runway 25, the aircraft touched down 2,500 feet down the 4,350-foot runway. Heavy braking failed to stop the airplane, and it went over an embankment and nosed over. No mechanical issues were found.
Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the weather was calm and he made an approach to runway 25. The airplane touched down approximately 2,500 feet down the runway. He applied "heavy braking," which did not stop the airplane. The pilot attempted to turn off the runway; however, he was not able to make the turn and the airplane went over an embankment and nosed over.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. A deputy from the Nevada County Sheriff's office interviewed the pilot. The pilot stated that the resulting crash was a combination of too much airspeed and not enough runway to stop the airplane.
Runway Information
The airport/facility directory for the airport indicated that the runway is 4,350 feet long.
Probable cause
The pilot stated that the resulting crash was a combination of too much airspeed and not enough runway to stop the airplane.
Contributing factors
Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot