WILKINSON LORIN L HATZ XB-II
Oshkosh, WI — July 1, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA409 |
| Event ID | 20120702X10955 |
| Location | Oshkosh, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.98444, -88.55695 |
| Airport | Wittman Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WILKINSON LORIN L |
| Model | HATZ XB-II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot and two passengers returned to the airport after a short sight-seeing flight. On landing, the airplane had about 5 knots of crosswind. The airplane turned to the left and the pilot tried to correct the turn by adding control inputs. However, the airplane continued to turn left into a ground loop. The airplane came to rest on the side of the runway, with substantial damage to its wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that he had landed the airplane in the past with much stronger crosswinds and felt comfortable with the conditions at the time.
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.