COX JOHN WILEY KITFOX III near Laurel, MT — 2009-07-15

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.

NTSB narrative

While performing a series of touch-and-go landings, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail wheel-equipped airplane to touch down with one wing lower than the other. Almost immediately after the airplane touched the surface, it suddenly veered toward the edge of the runway. The pilot added power in an attempt to execute a go-around, but before he could get the airplane airborne, it departed the runway surface and impacted the adjacent terrain.

NTSB coding

• Runway excursion · Takeoff

Evidence available

• 1 docket document

Docket documents1

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form

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