Summary
On November 07, 2005, a Kucklick Hiperbipe (N258HB) was involved in an incident near Watkins, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing resulting in a impact with a runway light and ground loop.
During landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. No injuries were sustained to the two occupants.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN06CA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N258HB.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing resulting in a impact with a runway light and ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
During landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. No injuries were sustained to the two occupants.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN06CA012