HIMMEROEDER HANSGEORG BEARHAWK
Williams, CA — September 9, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA555 |
| Event ID | 20180914X44528 |
| Location | Williams, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.16444, -122.13167 |
| Airport | WILLIAMS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HIMMEROEDER HANSGEORG |
| Model | BEARHAWK |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll in the grass to the left of an asphalt runway with light wind conditions, the airplane veered left. He attempted to recover, but his flight control input was ineffective. The airplane ground looped to the left, the right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted a ditch.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.