Pilot Debrief

Hill Hatz CB-1 near Erie, CO — 2008-04-13

Final reportDEN08IA080
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Date
2008-04-13
Location
Erie, CO, USA
Airport
EIK
Aircraft
Hill Hatz CB-1
Registration
N8032Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

While landing on runway 33, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The pilot reported the winds were from 040 degrees at 7 knots and gusting. The main landing gear touched down followed by the tailwheel. When the tailwheel touched down, "the airplane swerved sharply to the right." The airplane departed the runway and impacted the edge of an adjacent taxiway surface. Examination of the airplane showed minor damage to the landing gear, left wing tip and firewall. The firewall for this airframe is not considered as major structure affecting the structural strength of the airplane.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Landing
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