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Leadville, Colorado

December 14, 2020 · NTSB CEN21LA086 · Eclipse EA 500 (N686TM)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper control of the airplane, which led to an unstabilized approach and a long landing on a runway contaminated with ice and patchy packed snow resulting in a runway excursion.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered surface-Effect on operation
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA086
AircraftEclipse EA 500
RegistrationN686TM
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.2242, -106.3152
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