CircumFlightN152GH Himmeroeder Hansgeorg BEARHAWK accident
NTSB GAA18CA555 · 2018-09-09 · Williams, CA · near CN12
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in the grass left of an asphalt runway with light wind conditions, the airplane veered left. He attempted to recover, but his flight control input was ineffective. The airplane ground looped to the left, the right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Full narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in the grass to the left of an asphalt runway with light wind conditions, the airplane veered left. He attempted to recover, but his flight control input was ineffective. The airplane ground looped to the left, the right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Wind speed (kt)
- 4
- Temperature (F)
- 84
- Nearest airport
- WILLIAMS
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 68
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N152GH | HIMMEROEDER HANSGEORG | BEARHAWK | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing-landing roll Attempted remediation/recovery | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing-landing roll Landing gear collapse | Cruise |
| 4 | Landing-landing roll Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) | Cruise |