Pilot Debrief

Kitfox S7 near Phoenix, AZ — 2022-02-20

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Date
2022-02-20
Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Airport
DVT
Aircraft
Kitfox S7
Registration
N1248
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing, the airplane touched down on the asphalt runway and bounced. The airplane veered left and exited the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to forward left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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