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September 4, 1995 · Welles Kitfox Speedster Kitfox SPE · N912JW
San Luis Obispo, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Aircraft
Welles Kitfox Speedster Kitfox SPE
Tail Number
N912JW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA324
THE PILOT SAID THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT 300 FEET INTO THE TAKEOFF GROUND ROLL ON RUNWAY 29 WHEN HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT OFF THE RUNWAY AND GROUND LOOPED IN THE DIRT, DAMAGING A WING.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Full Narrative
On September 4, 1995, at 0900 Pacific daylight time, a Welles Kitfox Speedster homebuilt airplane, N912JW, ground looped following a loss of directional control on takeoff at San Luis Obispo, California. The aircraft was owned and operated by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and included calm wind conditions. No flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident as a local area personal flight. According to the pilot's written statement, the aircraft was about 300 feet into the takeoff ground roll on runway 29 when he lost directional control. The aircraft veered left off the runway and ground looped in the dirt, damaging a wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Luis Obsipo (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4799 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWelles Kitfox Speedster Kitfox SPE
Tail NumberN912JW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 82
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:02
Weather SourceWFAC