# NTSB GAA16CA334: Hubbard William H Lightning, N316H, Kokomo, IN, June 25, 2016 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 25, 2016, 11:15 local (15:15 UTC) - Place: Kokomo, IN - Coordinates: 40.531944, -86.055 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.5319&lon=-86.0550&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 22, 2016 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: General Aviation Accidents - Parties: FAA - NTSB case key (mKey): 93470 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=GAA16CA334 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/93470/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=93470 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA334 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare at night, which resulted in an impact with a runway light and runway sign. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) - [Perception/orientation/illusion: situational awareness](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02022035): Personnel issues › Psychological · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02022035/cases.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 111 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02022035/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: runway/taxi/approach light](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022012): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022012/cases.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 106 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022012/cases.md) - [Light condition: dark](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03036020): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on personnel; cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03036020/cases.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 448 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03036020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Landing-landing roll: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=05622W6), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that during the landing flare at night he used his peripheral vision to keep the airplane in the center of the runway, but when the nose touched down, the airplane was to the left of centerline. The pilot further reported that the airplane continued to veer to the left and impacted a runway light and a runway identification sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that during the landing flare at night he used his peripheral vision to keep the airplane in the center of the runway, but when the nose touched down, the airplane was to the left of centerline. The pilot further reported that the airplane continued to veer to the left and impacted a runway light and a runway identification sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N316H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N316H), registered now, S/N 27, built 2007 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: HUBBARD WILLIAM H LIGHTNING (NO SERIES) - Registry model: [Hubbard William H LIGHTNING](https://openairdocs.org/model/hubbard-william-h-lightning) (registry code 05622W6) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Jabiru 3300](https://openairdocs.org/engine/jabiru-3300) (registry code 34801, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 27 - Year built: 2007 - Airframe hours: 478.1 - Engines: JABIRU 3300A 120 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special); Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Condition, July 19, 2015 - Departed: JYM, HILLSDALE, MI - Destination: OKK, Kokomo, IN - Airport: OKK, Kokomo Muni, runway 23, 5,201 × 150 ft, concrete - Equipment: Electronic multifunction display, Electronic primary flight display ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 72; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 16, 2015; seat: left; restraint: 3-point; flight hours: 831.7 total, 478.1 in this make and model, 790 as pilot in command, 20.6 in the last 90 days, 8.1 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: 160° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 64 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg - Observed at: KOKK ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20160625009869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160625009869A), Jun 25, 2016: Hubbard William H LIGHTNING, Kokomo, IN, Substantial damage. The pilot stated that the accident occurred on June 25, 2016, at 11:15 pm EDT, as he was making a night landing on runway 23 at Kokomo municipal airport (okk)… ## Docket (2 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 12, 2016, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=93470. 2.4 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 2.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40444358&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Master.PDF - Accident Photos (Courtesy of FAA) (item 2, .PDF, 2 photos, 215 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40444359&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Photos%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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