Pilot Debrief

BUEHLMANN PETER KITFOX MODEL 4 1200 near Overgaard, AZ — 2017-11-23

Final reportGAA18CA056
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Date
2017-11-23
Location
Overgaard, AZ, USA
Airport
AZ82
Aircraft
BUEHLMANN PETER KITFOX MODEL 4 1200
Registration
N234PB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered to the right. He overcorrected, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. 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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