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August 20, 2004 · Berry Hatz CB-1 · N592DJ

Upland, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Upland, CA
Aircraft
Berry Hatz CB-1
Tail Number
N592DJ
Operator
Donald G and Jean a Berry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX04CA298

The airplane veered off the runway and collided with a taxiway light, followed by a collision with a hangar. The airplane bounced upon initial touchdown onto the runway. The pilot added power to soften the following touchdown and the airplane veered to the left and collided with a taxiway light and then a hangar. The pilot said that the bi-wing structure of the airplane reduced his forward visibility and made regaining runway alignment difficult. The pilot noted no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate recovery following a bounced landing, improper use of the rudder control, and failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On August 20, 2004, at 0857 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Berry Hatz CB-1 bi-wing airplane, N592DJ, collided with a hangar after veering off the runway at Cable Airport, Upland, California. The pilot, also the builder and registered owner, was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot departed from the Cable Airport at 0800 for the local area personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. According to the pilot, during landing on runway 24 the airplane bounced upon initial touchdown. The pilot added power attempting to soften the following touchdown. As he added power, the airplane veered to the left. The airplane continued and collided with a taxiway sign. After the collision with the sign, the airplane impacted a hangar. The pilot said that due to the bi-wing structure of the airplane, his forward visibility was reduced, which increased the difficulty of reestablishing the airplane on course. During the impact sequence, the upper right wing collapsed onto the lower right wing and the landing gear folded under the fuselage. The pilot noted no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:57 PDT
Nearest AirportCable Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBerry Hatz CB-1
Tail NumberN592DJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonald G and Jean a Berry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D1F · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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