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September 10, 2011 · Karibian Hurant Thorp T-18 · N407HK
Panama City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Panama City, FL
Aircraft
Karibian Hurant Thorp T-18
Tail Number
N407HK
Operator
Karibian Hurant
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA487
According to the pilot, he entered the traffic pattern with the intention of landing on the southern part of the private turf runway in order to avoid construction on the new paved runway. According to a witness, the pilot executed a normal landing. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear impacted a culvert. The airplane veered to the right and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-(general)-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of the experimental amateur-built airplane, he entered the traffic pattern with the intention to land on the southern part of the private turf runway, to avoid the construction on the new paved runway. According to a witness, the pilot executed a normal landing. During the landing rollout, the right main landing gear impacted a culvert. The airplane veered to the right and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 CDT
Nearest AirportSandy Creek Airpark (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length3850 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKaribian Hurant Thorp T-18
Tail NumberN407HK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKaribian Hurant
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 86 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC