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January 11, 2006 · Labarre Hatz CB1 · N86LL

Walhalla, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 11, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Walhalla, SC
Aircraft
Labarre Hatz CB1
Tail Number
N86LL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA034

The pilot stated that it had been raining for a couple of days prior to the accident flight. He departed Clemson, South Carolina, on a visual flight rules flight and flew around the local area before landing at Seneca, South Carolina. The pilot stated that he took a short break and departed Seneca en route to Walhalla, South Carolina. The pilot stated that he thought about not landing at Walhalla Airport since it has a grass strip and there had been a lot of rain. He entered left traffic and decided to land. Upon touchdown the main landing gear collided with the wet, soft, soggy, grass runway, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated, "I made an improper decision by not making a three point landing. I knew the grass was wet and the airplane would not have nosed over on touchdown in a three point attitude." The pilot further stated that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to land. Contributing factors were the wet, soft, grassy runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated it had been raining for a couple of days prior to the accident flight. He departed Clemson, South Carolina, on a visual flight rules flight and flew around the local area before landing at Seneca, South Carolina. The pilot stated he took a short break and departed Seneca enroute to Walhalla, South Carolina. The pilot stated he thought about not landing at Walhalla Airport since it has a grass strip and there had been allot of rain. He entered left traffic and decided to make a wheel landing. On touchdown the main landing gear collided with the wet, soft, soggy, grass runway, and the airplane nosed over inverted. The pilot stated, "I made an improper decision by not making at three point landing. I knew the grass was wet and the airplane would not have nosed over on touchdown in a three point attitude." The pilot further stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportTokenna Air Park (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLabarre Hatz CB1
Tail NumberN86LL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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