Pilot Debrief

WING HAROLD KITFOX II near Blaine, MN — 2013-04-16

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Date
2013-04-16
Location
Blaine, MN, USA
Airport
KANE
Aircraft
WING HAROLD KITFOX II
Registration
N389HW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper touchdown and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.

NTSB narrative

On the pilot's first landing in the accident airplane, the airplane’s tailwheel touched down first, and then the airplane bounced on the main landing gear and rotated to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and added power in an attempt to go-around; however, the airplane’s right main gear and wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane nosed down, shearing off the propeller before coming to rest on the nose. The pilot said there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane. He reported only 3.4 hours of previous experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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