1 Jul 2012: WILKINSON LORIN L HATZ XB-II

1 Jul 2012: WILKINSON LORIN L HATZ XB-II — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Oshkosh, WI, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.

— NTSB Determination

Accident 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.

Contributing factors

  • cause Directional control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Pilot
  • Response/compensation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 090/05kt, vis 10sm

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