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Watkins, Colorado

November 7, 2005 · NTSB DEN06CA012 · Kucklick Hiperbipe (N258HB)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

During landing roll, the airplane veered to the right of the runway, impacted a runway light, ground looped, and came to rest off the runway surface. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main landing gear strut was separated from the fuselage. No injuries were sustained to the two occupants. the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing resulting in a impact with a runway light and ground loop.

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Details

NTSB ReportDEN06CA012
AircraftKucklick Hiperbipe
RegistrationN258HB
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7850, -104.5431
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