Pilot Debrief

Quist Kitfox near Indian Trail, NC — 2011-03-03

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Date
2011-03-03
Location
Indian Trail, NC, USA
Airport
28A
Aircraft
Quist Kitfox
Registration
N788Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full engine power. The airplane veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

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Docket documents3

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