Pilot Debrief

DELCONTE EMIDIO J KITFOX SERIES V near Cove, OR — 2014-07-08

Final reportWPR14CA291
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Date
2014-07-08
Location
Cove, OR, USA
Airport
7OR0
Aircraft
DELCONTE EMIDIO J KITFOX SERIES V
Registration
N68KF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff when the airplane encountered standing water on the airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass airstrip the right main landing gear of the tailwheel equipped airplane came in contact with standing water. The airplane veered to the right, which resulted in the left wingtip striking the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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