Herem DR-107 N58GH

Summary

On 21 July 2012 at about 15:15 local time, a Herem DR-107 registered N58GH, operated by Herem Gary L, was involved in an accident near Bridger, Montana, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

21 July 2012 at 15:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Bridger, Montana, United States

Nearest airport

Bridger Municipal (6S1)

Coordinates

45.2914, -108.9256

Aircraft

Herem DR-107

Registration

N58GH

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Herem Gary L

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bridger → Billings

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR12LA317

1 person was seriously injured.

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff.

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Read the full NTSB narrative

A witness stated that the airplane's takeoff and initial climb appeared normal; however, when the airplane reached midfield, it rolled left. The airplane continued to roll, and it then pitched up. The airplane subsequently returned to a nearly level pitch attitude and then pitched down and collided with terrain. The pilot reported that he did not intentionally roll the airplane after takeoff; however, he was unable to recall specific details regarding the sequence of events and the reason for the abrupt maneuver after takeoff. A postaccident examination of the airframe, including the flight controls and engine, revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.