Summary
On November 01, 2008, a Hartter Lenny J BEARHAWK (N3119X) was involved in an incident near Mack, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The collapse of the left main landing gear which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
The private pilot was landing the homebuilt airplane when he used right rudder to correct for drift, and he inadvertently applied uneven right braking. Shortly thereafter, the left main gear then collapsed causing the left wing and the propeller to strike the runway. There was substantial damage to the left wing, but no injuries to the solo pilot.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA045. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3119X.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The collapse of the left main landing gear which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The private pilot was landing the homebuilt airplane when he used right rudder to correct for drift, and he inadvertently applied uneven right braking. Shortly thereafter, the left main gear then collapsed causing the left wing and the propeller to strike the runway. There was substantial damage to the left wing, but no injuries to the solo pilot.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA045