Accident Steen Skybolt N111HC, Saturday 12 May 2001

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Date:	Saturday 12 May 2001
Time:	10:30 LT
Type:	Steen Skybolt
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N111HC
MSN:	C-1-1977
Total airframe hrs:	406 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-A1D
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Gallup, NM - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Gallup-Senator Clark Airport, NM (GUP/KGUP)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During landing roll, a right crosswind of 8 knots with gusts to 15 knots was encountered. The biplane departed the side of the runway into sandy terrain and encountered a ditch. The left wings were folded aft. The pilot had 10 hours experience in the aircraft make and model, all of which was accomplished in the 90 day period preceding the accident.

Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were gusting crosswinds and the pilots's lack of experience in aircraft make and model.

Accident investigation: