Pilot Debrief

HARDIE JAMES D KIT FOX XL near Willows, CA — 2010-03-24

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Date
2010-03-24
Location
Willows, CA, USA
Airport
WLW
Aircraft
HARDIE JAMES D KIT FOX XL
Registration
N42JH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high, resulting in a bounced landing. During his attempted recovery, the airplane swerved to the right and ground-looped, coming to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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