# NTSB WPR10CA404: Carr Bryan Vans RV-6A, N677DS, Grass Valley, CA, August 14, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: August 14, 2010, 15:30 local (22:30 UTC) - Place: Grass Valley, CA - Coordinates: 39.221111, -121.001945 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.2211&lon=-121.0019&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 16, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Western Pacific Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 76968 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=WPR10CA404 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/76968/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76968 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA404 ## Probable cause The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and nose over. ## 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: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md?model=05623C0), [All aircraft, 809 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062040/cases.md) - [Performance/control parameters: airspeed](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md?model=05623C0), [All aircraft, 1,681 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062010/cases.md) - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=05623C0), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380) (defining event); cases with it: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=05623C0), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300); cases with it: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?model=05623C0), [All aircraft, 3,643 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096); cases with it: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=05623C0), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 2,500 feet down the runway in calm wind conditions. He applied heavy braking, but the airplane did not stop quickly enough. 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. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The pilot stated that the crash resulted from a combination of too much airspeed and not enough runway to stop the airplane. The airport/facility directory for the airport indicates that the runway is 4,350 feet long. ## Factual narrative 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. 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. The airport/facility directory for the airport indicated that the runway is 4,350 feet long. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N677DS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N677DS), registered now, S/N 24156, built 1997 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CARR BRYAN VANS RV-6A - Registry model: [Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/carr-bryan-vans-rv-6a) (registry code 05623C0) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming O-360-A2A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-360-a2a) (registry code 42261, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 24156 - Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A2A 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: GOO, Grass Valley, CA - Destination: GOO, Grass Valley, CA - Airport: GOO, Nevada County Air Park, runway 25, 4,350 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 75; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review June 21, 2009; seat: left; flight hours: 1,400 total, 100 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 86 °F ## 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 20100814042339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100814042339A), Aug 14, 2010: Carr Bryan VANS RV-6A, Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Wind at the time was 280@5 to 15 kt. Pilot stated he approached runway 25 and crossed the threshold at 75 KIAS which resulted in a touchdown at approximately… ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 27, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76968. 471 KB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 471 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40336389&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.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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