Hill Hatz CB-1
Erie, CO — April 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08IA080 |
| Event ID | 20080514X00666 |
| Location | Erie, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.01000, -105.04778 |
| Airport | Erie Muncipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Hill |
| Model | Hatz CB-1 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
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 landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
While landing on runway 33, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The pilot reported the winds were from 040 degrees at 7 knots and gusting. The main landing gear touched down followed by the tailwheel. When the tailwheel touched down, "the airplane swerved sharply to the right." The airplane departed the runway and impacted the edge of an adjacent taxiway surface. Examination of the airplane showed minor damage to the landing gear, left wing tip and firewall. The firewall for this airframe is not considered as major structure affecting the structural strength of the airplane. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
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.