On 4 Sep 2009, an UNIVERSAL GLOBE GC-1 operated by BARRETT P BINGAMAN was involved in an aviation accident near Pacoima, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, the airplane bounced and drifted left; the pilot overcorrected, causing a ground loop that ended with the aircraft exiting the runway and striking a berm, collapsing both main landing gear.
Accident Details
According to the pilot, during the landing the airplane bounced and began drifting to the left. In response, the pilot applied opposite control inputs, describing the action as an "overcorrection." This resulted in a ground loop, after which the airplane departed the right side of the runway. The aircraft subsequently struck a dirt berm.
Aircraft Damage
Upon impact with the berm, both main landing gear collapsed. An examination by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector found structural damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Pilot Statement
The pilot attributed the sequence of events to his own overcorrection during the landing roll. No other factors were mentioned in the report.
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot