N687HZKERR JOHN HATZ CLASSIC2023-04-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

KERR JOHN HATZ CLASSICS/N: 687

Summary

On April 29, 2023, a Kerr John HATZ CLASSIC (N687HZ) was involved in an incident near Ennis, MT. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground-loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA354. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N687HZ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 29, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA354
Location
Ennis, MT
Event ID
20230926193150
Coordinates
45.275725, -111.648910
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground-loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KERR JOHN
Serial Number
687
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
HATZ CLASSICSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HATZ CLASSIC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BROWN VERNE L
Address
72 SHELL CREEK RD
City
ENNIS
State / Zip Code
MT 59729
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# WPR23LA354