Pilot Debrief

REED WILLIAM A KITFOX 4 near Baraboo, WI — 2010-04-15

Final reportCEN10LA208
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Date
2010-04-15
Location
Baraboo, WI, USA
Airport
DLL
Aircraft
REED WILLIAM A KITFOX 4
Registration
N421KF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was diverting from the planned destination due to inclement weather along his route of flight. The pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane encountered wind gusts which resulted in the airplane stalling. The reported wind at the airport around the time of the accident indicated wind gusts from 13 to 23 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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