Pilot Debrief

CREEK MICHEL W BEARHAWK near Elko, NV — 2021-01-16

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Date
2021-01-16
Location
Elko, NV, USA
Aircraft
CREEK MICHEL W BEARHAWK
Registration
N2828M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he was on an approach to land on a ridge with the sun partially blocking his vision. The pilot continued the approach and the airplane touched down on a slope, away from his intended landing point, and the left wingtip impacted the ground. The pilot added power, but the airplane continued down the slope, nosed over, and came to rest inverted in a ravine. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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