N204BHHARTUNIAN ROBERT PULSAR XP2022-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HARTUNIAN ROBERT PULSAR XPS/N: 468

Summary

On September 25, 2022, a Hartunian Robert PULSAR XP (N204BH) was involved in an accident near Big Bear, CA. 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 inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake line.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA355. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N204BH.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 25, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA355
Location
Big Bear, CA
Event ID
20220927106006
Coordinates
34.263778, -116.856020
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 inability to maintain directional control after landing with an excessive ground speed due to a tailwind which, resulted in a severe shimmy which subsequently damaged a hydraulic brake line.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HARTUNIAN ROBERT
Serial Number
468
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
PULSAR XPFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PULSAR XP

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HARTUNIAN ROBERT
Address
PO BOX 25
City
FAWNSKIN
State / Zip Code
CA 92333-0025
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# WPR22LA355