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April 10, 2018 · Bice David E Bearhawk NO Series · N1685
Edgewood, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Edgewood, NM
Aircraft
Bice David E Bearhawk NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N1685
Operator
Lane Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA206
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, experimental, amateur-built airplane, during landing, the airplane encountered a left crosswind gust. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane, and it exited the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The METAR nearest the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was light and variable at 3 knots; there were no reported gusts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, experimental amateur-built airplane, during landing the airplane encountered a left crosswind gust. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to right wing spar. The METAR nearest the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident the wind was light and variable at 3 knots. There were no reported gusts and the ceiling was broken at 30,000 feet. The temperature was 63°F and the dew point was 19°F. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSandia Airpark Estates East (22nm W)
Runway27
Runway Length4830 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBice David E Bearhawk NO Series
Tail NumberN1685
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLane Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 30000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 19 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC