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August 18, 1996 · Hardy Quickie Q-200 Quickie Q · N6NH

Hudson, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Hudson, CO
Aircraft
Hardy Quickie Q-200 Quickie Q
Tail Number
N6NH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA350

The pilot said the airplane was in cruise flight, when a severe vibration shook the airframe. He secured the engine and made a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing roll, the left wheel contacted a soft sandy berm, pivoting the airplane to the left and into a ditch, where it nosed over. Postaccident examination disclosed that part of the propeller had delaminated.

NTSB Probable Cause

delamination of a propeller blade. A factor relating to the accident was: the terrain condition in the emergency landing area (soft/sandy berm and ditch).

Full Narrative

On August 18, 1996, approximately 1400 mountain daylight time, a Hardy Quickie Q-200 amateur built airplane, N6NH, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Hudson, Colorado. The private pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight being conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated at Watkins, Colorado, on August 18, 1996, approximately 1345. The following is based on a conversation between the pilot and an FAA inspector who went to the accident site, and the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report. The pilot said the aircraft was in cruise flight when a severe vibration shook the airframe. The pilot secured the engine and made a forced landing on a dirt road. During the landing roll, the left wheel contacted a soft sand berm, pivoting the airplane to the left and into a ditch where it nosed over. Postaccident examination disclosed part of the propeller had delaminated. According to the Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) for Denver International Airport, located approximately 9 miles south of the accident site, the wind was variable at 6 knots with gusts to 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHardy Quickie Q-200 Quickie Q
Tail NumberN6NH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data