Pilot Debrief

LEONARD TRUDY KITFOX III near Monument Valley, UT — 2010-07-17

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Date
2010-07-17
Location
Monument Valley, UT, USA
Airport
UT25
Aircraft
LEONARD TRUDY KITFOX III
Registration
N888TL
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing and just before touchdown the wind shifted to a tailwind. The airplane landed hard and bounced back into the air. The pilot then added full power in an attempt to execute a go-around. He stated that the airplane failed to climb and drifted off to the left side of the runway until the left wing hit the ground, resulting in the airplane flipping over. The pilot reported that there were no malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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