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Del Norte, Colorado

September 25, 2022 · NTSB CEN22LA432 · HIBBARD NORMAN E THORP T-18 (N18NH)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing due to a wind gust.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Contributed to outcome
  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained

Details

NTSB ReportCEN22LA432
AircraftHIBBARD NORMAN E THORP T-18
RegistrationN18NH
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location37.7138, -106.3520
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