N39761

Substantial
None

JONES HATZ CB1S/N: 55

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA277
Location
Hysham, MT
Event ID
20140703X34604
Coordinates
46.293334, -107.193336
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N39761
Make
JONES
Serial Number
55
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
HATZ CB1FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PERKINS GARY A
Address
148 WEBB RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HYSHAM
State / Zip Code
MT 59038-9419
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that after returning back from an approximate 45-minute local flight, he aligned the tailwheel equipped bi-plane for a landing on the active runway. The pilot noted there was an approximate 10-knot crosswind. During the landing roll, the airplane veered right and continued off the runway surface. The airplane ground looped which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. As a result of the impact, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA277