Probable cause
The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun.
NTSB 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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA18CA384 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 27, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Chelan, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Lake Chelan (S10)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41
- N-number
- N1266C
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2006
- 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.