N3119X

Substantial
None

HARTTER LENNY J BEARHAWKS/N: 1

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 1, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA045
Location
Mack, CO
Event ID
20081103X03705
Coordinates
39.267501, -108.858612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

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

Registration
Make
HARTTER LENNY J
Serial Number
1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
BEARHAWKBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
BEARHAWK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REESE TRAVIS A
Address
61 N TRAIL CANYON DR
City
GLADE PARK
State / Zip Code
CO 81523-8695
Country
United States

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