N160MHHINSON MELVIN J VELOCITY2025-01-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HINSON MELVIN J VELOCITYS/N: DMO-302

Summary

On January 05, 2025, a Hinson Melvin J VELOCITY (N160MH) was involved in an incident near Norfolk, VA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A landing gear collapse during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N160MH.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 5, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA090
Location
Norfolk, VA
Event ID
20250106199507
Coordinates
36.900147, -76.194718
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

A landing gear collapse during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HINSON MELVIN J
Serial Number
DMO-302
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
VELOCITYFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
VELOCITY

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCCLURE ROBERT I
Address
9649 28TH BAY ST
City
NORFOLK
State / Zip Code
VA 23518-1910
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# ERA25LA090