Probable cause
The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around after the first bounce.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was landing the airplane on a 1,350-foot-long turf runway. On touchdown, the airplane veered right. The pilot added power and the airplane became airborne. The airplane touched down a second time and again veered. The pilot applied full power but there was insufficient room for a go-around or safe stop. He reduced power, and the airplane overran the runway and collided with a rock pile. The right main landing gear separated and the fuselage sustained structural damage.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for LAX08CA176 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 10, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wenatchee, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Hoverhawk Ranch (WN17)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Glastar
- N-number
- N1935C
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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