Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to go around after recognizing that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in a long landing on a wet runway and a runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane fast and long, and was unaware that the grass runway was "extremely" wet. He further reported that the airplane was unable to slow down before exiting the end of the runway and impacting a dirt road.
A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the nose gear had collapsed and the firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA052 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 4, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Nearest airport
- Plymouth Muni (1P1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV 10
- N-number
- N710GC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2011
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.