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January 5, 1989 · Bumgartner/Hirt Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB · N312BH
Quemado, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 5, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Quemado, NM
Aircraft
Bumgartner/Hirt Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB
Tail Number
N312BH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN89LA057
THE PRIVATE PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLIGHT IN HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT. HE REPORTED THAT HE DIVERTED SOUTH OF HIS INTENDED ROUTE TO AVOID WEATHER. HE SAID HE NOTICED THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS ALONG HIS ROUTE WERE HAZY AND OBSCURED, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND NEAR QUEMADO, NEW MEXICO, ON A DIRT STRIP. THE PLT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE MAIN GEAR ENTERED SOFT DIRT AND HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PILOT'S LAST FAA MED EXAM IN ABOUT JULY 1986.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SELECT A SUITABLE LANDING STRIP/AREA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH TERRAIN AND LOW CEILING ALONG THE ROUTE OF FLIGHT, HAZE, AND THE SOFT CONDITION OF THE SELECTED LANDING STRIP.
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THE PRIVATE PLT WAS ON A X-COUNTRY FLIGHT IN HIS HOMEBUILT ACFT. HE REPORTED THAT HE DIVERTED SOUTH OF HIS INTENDED ROUTE TO AVOID WEATHER. HE SAID HE NOTICED THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS ALONG HIS ROUTE WERE HAZY AND OBSCURED, SO HE ELECTED TO LAND NEAR QUEMADO, NEW MEXICO, ON A DIRT STRIP. THE PLT SAID THAT DURING THE LANDING, THE MAIN GEAR ENTERED SOFT DIRT AND HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT THEN NOSED OVER AND CAME TO REST INVERTED. THE PILOT'S LAST FAA MED EXAM IN ABOUT JULY 1986.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MST
Nearest AirportQUEMADO (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBumgartner/Hirt Steen Skybolt Steen SKYB
Tail NumberN312BH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · R-670-5 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 15 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO