# NTSB GAA18CA384: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41, N1266C, Chelan, WA, June 27, 2018 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 27, 2018, 10:45 local (17:45 UTC) - Place: Chelan, WA - Coordinates: 47.866111, -119.942779 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=47.8661&lon=-119.9428&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 5, 2019 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 97626 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA18CA384 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/97626/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97626 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA384 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: descent/approach/glide path](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 6 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022000): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022000/cases.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 224 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-landing roll: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Attempted remediation/recovery](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 1,422 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) - [After landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=5150011), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that he made a steep approach and touched down two-thirds down the length of the runway beyond the approach end and faster than expected. Subsequently, he applied full brakes, but the airplane overran the end of runway. The airplane crossed a road and briefly became airborne. The airplane touched down hard and came to rest upright in a field with heavy vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that he made a steep approach and touched down two-thirds the length of the runway beyond the approach end, and faster than expected. Subsequently, he applied full brakes but overran the end of runway. The airplane traversed over a road and briefly became airborne. The airplane touchdown hard and came to rest upright on a field with heavy vegetation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1266C](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1266C-2019-07-02), registration cancelled 2019-07-02, S/N 41615, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: COLUMBIA AIRCRAFT MFG LC41 (550FG) - Registry model: [Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG](https://openairdocs.org/model/columbia-aircraft-mfg-lc41-550fg) (registry code 5150011) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-550-C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-550-c) (registry code 17246, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 41615 - Year built: 2006 - Engines: Continental TSIO-550 C 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, February 20, 2018 - Departed: PAE, Everett, WA - Destination: S10, Chelan, WA - Flight plan: VFR/IFR - Airport: S10, Lake Chelan, runway 02, 3,503 × 60 ft, asphalt - Equipment: Electronic flight bag or handheld device, Onboard weather, Stall warning system ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 61; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review April 18, 2017; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 814 total, 142 in this make and model, 33 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 320° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 64 °F, dew point 37 °F - Altimeter: 29.95 inHg - Observed at: KEAT, 30 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20180627008689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180627008689A), Jun 27, 2018: Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG, Chelan, WA, Substantial damage. The pilot filed an IFR flight plan from paine field, WA (kpae) to Chelan, WA (S10). ATC cleared the pilot direct to Chelan, VFR on top (approx. 9500 ft.). The… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on February 27, 2019, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=97626. 1.0 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 872 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40470625&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Photo (item 2, .PDF, 1 photo, 135 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40470626&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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