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September 25, 2022 · Hibbard Norman E Thorp T-18 · N18NH
Del Norte, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Del Norte, CO
Aircraft
Hibbard Norman E Thorp T-18 (1993)
Tail Number
N18NH
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA432
According to the pilot, the wind at the airport was from “082° at 7 knots” based on the automated observation. He entered a right traffic pattern and saw “no change” on the windsock before landing. After landing, the passenger commented that the windsock had changed. About that time, “the right wing came back up” and the airplane “swerved” to the right. The pilot initially added full engine power to go-around; however, he was unable to regain directional control and reduced engine power to idle. The airplane departed the runway and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies which would have precluded normal operation. The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained substantial damage during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the wind at the airport was from “082° at 7 knots” based on the automated observation. He entered a right traffic pattern and saw “no change” on the windsock before landing. After landing, the passenger commented that the windsock had changed. About that time, “the right wing came back up” and the airplane “swerved” to the right. The pilot initially added full engine power to go-around; however, he was unable to regain directional control and reduced engine power to idle. The airplane departed the runway and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies which would have precluded normal operation. The vertical stabilizer and rudder sustained substantial damage during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:11 MDT
Nearest AirportAstronaut Kent Rominger (0.5nm ENE)
Runway6
Runway Length6051 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHibbard Norman E Thorp T-18
Tail NumberN18NH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.43 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC