Crash location | 41.301389°N, 93.567500°W |
Nearest city | Indianola, IA
41.358048°N, 93.557438°W 3.9 miles away |
Tail number | N822DC |
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Accident date | 17 Apr 2017 |
Aircraft type | Cheung David S Vans RV6 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that, he overshot the wet, grass runway during landing and impacted a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.