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March 20, 1994 · Defelici Kitfox III Kitfox II · N596D
Oxford, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oxford, IA
Aircraft
Defelici Kitfox III Kitfox II
Tail Number
N596D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA120
The certified flight instructor was attempting to land the airplane after the student pilot's first instructional flight. During the landing attempt a gust of wind raised the left wing. The flight instructor could not level the wings because the student had his leg against the control stick. The instructor landed in a soft field next to the runway, and the airplane nosed-over.
NTSB Probable Cause
the failure of the pilot-in-command (CFI) to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent interference with the flight controls by the student pilot.
Full Narrative
On March 20, 1994, at 1100 central standard time, a Defelici Kit Fox III, sustained substantial damage when it nosed-over after the pilot lost control of the airplane on landing at the Green Castle Airport, Oxford, Iowa. Neither the certified flight instructor nor the student aboard the airplane were injured. No flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The flight instructor reported a gust of wind lifted the left wing as he was attempting to land, and the student's leg against the control stick prevented him from levelling the wings. He stated he told the student to get his leg off the stick, and attempted to land the airplane in a field beside the runway. He said the airplane nosed-over on touchdown.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportGreen Castle (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDefelici Kitfox III Kitfox II
Tail NumberN596D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC