Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DEN06CA012

Watkins, CO, USA

Aircraft #1

N258HB

Kucklick Hiperbipe

Analysis

During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. The pilot stated he was not paying enough attention to flying the aircraft when the loss of control occurred.

Factual Information

During landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. No injuries were sustained to the two occupants.

Probable Cause and Findings

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing resulting in a impact with a runway light and ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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