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March 8, 2015 · Jones Ronald C Bearhawk · N299BH

Walters, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Walters, OK
Aircraft
Jones Ronald C Bearhawk (2011)
Tail Number
N299BH
Operator
Ronald C Jones
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA168

The pilot reported that he was inbound to his unlit private grass strip at night. He sat in the right seat and maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 17. He reported a slight crosswind from the left. When the airplane touched down on the up sloping runway, it bounced once and then settled onto the runway. The passenger heard a "crunch" sound when the landing gear hit a bump in the runway. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot was unable to maintain the runway centerline. The airplane continued to the right and impacted a barbed wire fence about 115 feet from the runway. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane and the right wing sustained substantial damage. The left brake line was found separated. The pilot reported that there was no forward visibility in this airplane during ground operations. He also stated that his failure to maintain control of the airplane contributed to the outcome. Based on the evidence, it is likely that the pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on the unlit grass strip at night with no forward visibility.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was inbound to his unlit private grass strip at night. He sat in the right seat and maneuvered the airplane to land on runway 17. He reported a slight crosswind from the left. When the airplane touched down on the up sloping runway, it bounced once and then settled onto the runway. The passenger heard a "crunch" sound when the landing gear hit a bump in the runway. The airplane veered to the right and the pilot was unable to maintain the runway centerline. The airplane continued to the right and impacted a barbed wire fence about 115 feet from the runway. The left main landing gear separated from the airplane and the right wing sustained substantial damage. The left brake line was found separated. The pilot reported that there was no forward visibility in this airplane during ground operations. He also stated that his failure to maintain control of the airplane contributed to the outcome.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 CST
Nearest AirportJones Farm Field (0nm SSW)
Runway17
Runway Length2130 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJones Ronald C Bearhawk
Tail NumberN299BH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRonald C Jones
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A4-40 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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