BICE DAVID E BEARHAWK
Edgewood, NM — April 10, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 10, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA206 |
| Event ID | 20180410X65647 |
| Location | Edgewood, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.09472, -106.16444 |
| Airport | SANDIA AIRPARK ESTATES EAST |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BICE DAVID E |
| Model | BEARHAWK |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot in the tailwheel-equipped, experimental amateur-built airplane, during landing the airplane encountered a left crosswind gust. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane and exited the left side of the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to right wing spar.
The METAR nearest the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident the wind was light and variable at 3 knots. There were no reported gusts and the ceiling was broken at 30,000 feet. The temperature was 63°F and the dew point was 19°F.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.