Probable cause
The pilot misjudged his speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with terrain.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he landed approximately a third of the way down the runway. He said that as he applied the brakes near the turnabout area at the south end of the runway, he discovered that he couldn't stop. The airplane subsequently went down an embankment, struck terrain, and sustained substantial damage. Postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed that the brake master cylinder piston rod's clevis had separated. An NTSB materials laboratory examination indicated that the separation was consistent with bending forces associated with the accident and no preexisting anomalies were detected.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA203 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 12, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Columbiaville, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- (PVT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Univair Aircraft Corporation 415-C
- N-number
- N93876
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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