N18NHHIBBARD NORMAN E THORP T-182022-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HIBBARD NORMAN E THORP T-18S/N: 1313

Summary

On September 25, 2022, a Hibbard Norman E THORP T-18 (N18NH) was involved in an accident near Del Norte, CO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing due to a wind gust.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA432. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N18NH.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 25, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA432
Location
Del Norte, CO
Event ID
20220927106002
Coordinates
37.713784, -106.352010
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing due to a wind gust.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HIBBARD NORMAN E
Serial Number
1313
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1993
Model / ICAO
THORP T-18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
THORP T-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MUNDELL TED W JR
Address
PO BOX 300
City
KERSEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80644-0300
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN22LA432