Final
1 minor
Oct 3, 2020
N8783M accident at Spruce Pines, NC
Beech 23 — Runway excursion at 7A8 (Spruce Pines, NC)
DateOct 3, 2020
Tail numberN8783M
AircraftBeech 23 · Beechcraft Musketeer/Sundowner · BE23
Location7A8 — Spruce Pines, NC
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA21LA012
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the wind conditions at the destination airport and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a long, tailwind landing and subsequent runway overrun.
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