Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI06CA198

Troy, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N6186C

Sargent Bushby Mustang II

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The experimental tailwheel airplane was reported destroyed during an attempted go-around when the airplane exited the end of the runway and impacted a fence. The pilot said that he landed a "little faster than normal." The pilot stated, "By the time the decision was made to go around there wasn't enough runway remaining." The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the flight.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delayed decision to go-around leading to the impact with the fence during the go-around. A factor was the fence.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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