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November 1, 2008 · Hartter Lenny J Bearhawk · N3119X
Mack, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 1, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mack, CO
Aircraft
Hartter Lenny J Bearhawk
Tail Number
N3119X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA045
The private pilot was landing when he used right rudder to correct for drift and inadvertently applied uneven right braking. The left main gear on the experimental amateur built airplane then collapsed causing the left wing and the propeller to strike the runway. There was substantial damage to the left wing, but no injuries to the solo pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collapse of the left main landing gear which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing the homebuilt airplane when he used right rudder to correct for drift, and he inadvertently applied uneven right braking. Shortly thereafter, the left main gear then collapsed causing the left wing and the propeller to strike the runway. There was substantial damage to the left wing, but no injuries to the solo pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:35 MDT
Nearest AirportMack Mesa Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHartter Lenny J Bearhawk
Tail NumberN3119X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC