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February 28, 1999 · Parsons Kitfox II · N740GP
Colorado Spgs, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 28, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Colorado Spgs, CO
Aircraft
Parsons Kitfox II
Tail Number
N740GP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA044
The pilot was landing on runway 15, and the right wing encountered a dust devil. He said that the right wing was picked up, and the airplane was rotated approximately 180 degrees. The airplane came to rest between the runway and taxiway. The left wing spar was bent and the left main landing gear was broken off.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing.
Full Narrative
On February 28, 1999, approximately 1230 mountain standard time, a Parsons Kitfox II, N740GP, was substantially damaged following an encounter with unforecasted weather during landing at Meadow Lake Airport, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The private pilot, the sole occupant in the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was being operated by the owner/builder under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight which originated 2 hours, 15 minutes before the accident. No flight plan had been filed. According to the pilot, he landed on runway 15. He stated that a dust devil picked up the right wing and rotated the airplane 180 degrees. The airplane came to rest between the runway and taxiway. The left wing spar was bent and the left main landing gear was broken off.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 MST
Nearest AirportMeadow Lake Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftParsons Kitfox II
Tail NumberN740GP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 12 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC