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November 7, 2005 · Kucklick Hiperbipe · N258HB

Watkins, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Watkins, CO
Aircraft
Kucklick Hiperbipe
Tail Number
N258HB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN06CA012

During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. The pilot stated he was not paying enough attention to flying the aircraft when the loss of control occurred.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing resulting in a impact with a runway light and ground loop.

Full Narrative

During landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. No injuries were sustained to the two occupants.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 MST
Nearest AirportFront Range (0nm)
Runway8
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftKucklick Hiperbipe
Tail NumberN258HB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

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

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