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Mack, Colorado

November 1, 2008 · NTSB CEN09CA045 · HARTTER LENNY J BEARHAWK (N3119X)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The private pilot was landing the homebuilt airplane when he used right rudder to correct for drift, and he inadvertently applied uneven right braking. Shortly thereafter, the left main gear then collapsed causing the left wing and the propeller to strike the runway. There was substantial damage to the left wing, but no injuries to the solo pilot. The collapse of the left main landing gear which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Capability exceeded - C
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C

Details

NTSB ReportCEN09CA045
AircraftHARTTER LENNY J BEARHAWK
RegistrationN3119X
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.2675, -108.8586
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