No fatalities

22 Nov 2016: LANCAIR COMPANY LC41 550FG 550FG — N169WT LLC. — Redding, CA

Redding, CA, United States

On 22 Nov 2016, a LANCAIR COMPANY LC41 550FG 550FG operated by N169WT LLC. was involved in an aviation accident near Redding, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported a fast approach and long touchdown during landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose-over. Postaccident inspection revealed substantial fuselage damage; no mechanical issues were identified.

Incident Overview

During a landing attempt, the pilot acknowledged that the approach was conducted at an excessive speed, leading to a touchdown beyond the intended landing zone. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface and came to rest after nosing over.

Aircraft Damage

A postaccident examination of the airplane documented substantial structural damage to the fuselage. The extent of damage required extensive repair or replacement of affected components.

Mechanical Status

The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunctions or failures were present prior to the accident that would have prevented normal operation of the airplane. This indicates that the aircraft's systems were functioning as designed at the time of the event.

Pilot Reporting

Despite repeated requests from the investigating authority, the pilot did not submit the required NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report. This form is standard for documenting pilot statements and operational details following an aviation incident.

Summary

The accident sequence was initiated by a fast approach speed and a long landing. The subsequent overrun and nose-over resulted in significant damage but were not attributed to any preexisting mechanical deficiencies.

Contributing factors

Causes

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

Surface speed/braking — Not attained/maintained