Pilot Debrief

EXPERIMENTAL AMAT BUILT KITFOX III near Jackpot, NV — 2015-07-29

Final reportGAA15CA210
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Date
2015-07-29
Location
Jackpot, NV, USA
Airport
06U
Aircraft
EXPERIMENTAL AMAT BUILT KITFOX III
Registration
N991RK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that his wheel landing was "smooth and straight," but when the tailwheel touched down the airplane drifted to the right. As the landing roll progressed, the airplane veered sharply to the right. He stated that he attempted to correct with rudder input, but the airplane veered off the runway to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted terrain. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents2

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