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N418CM accident description

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Crash location 41.508611°N, 72.829445°W
Nearest city Meriden, CT
41.536765°N, 72.794821°W
2.6 miles away
Tail number N418CM
Accident date 07 May 2013
Aircraft type Hughes Charles R Zodiac 601XL
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he landed with a tailwind, and that the airplane touched down further down the runway than usual. When the pilot applied brakes to exit the runway onto the taxiway, the tires skidded and the airplane pivoted around to the left before coming to rest inverted. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to both left and right wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He further stated that he was fatigued, had “rushed” the landing approach, and had not taken time to properly evaluate the wind conditions prior to landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.

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