JONES HATZ CB1
Hysham, MT — July 1, 2014
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA277 |
| Event ID | 20140703X34604 |
| Location | Hysham, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.29333, -107.19334 |
| Airport | HYSHAM |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JONES |
| Model | HATZ CB1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.