Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway overrun.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the airplane reported that, while on final approach to the runway, the wind shifted, causing him to land with a tailwind. The pilot realized that he wouldn’t be able to stop the airplane on the runway, but believed the fence at the end of the runway prevented him from safely performing a go-around. The airplane overran the departure end of the runway, striking the fence and an occupied vehicle before impacting terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and empennage.
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 WPR24LA166 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 1, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Snohomish, Washington
- Nearest airport
- Harvey Field Airport (S43)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV-10
- N-number
- N90VT
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2019
- 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.