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October 11, 1995 · Adams Kitfox · N287WA
Seminole, TX
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 11, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Seminole, TX
Aircraft
Adams Kitfox
Tail Number
N287WA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA015
During the landing roll, the pilot applied right rudder and then right brake to correct a 'slight' left turn. He did not 'realize tail was up so high.' The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Full Narrative
On October 10, 1995, at 1915 central daylight time, an Adams Kitfox, N287WA, nosed over during landing near Seminole, Texas. The private pilot received minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight conducted under Title 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, during the landing roll, the airplane's "nose went slight left toward side of runway," and he applied right rudder and then right brake. He reported he did not "realize tail was up so high." The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the top of the vertical fin and rudder were crushed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 CDT
Nearest AirportGaines County (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4997 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAdams Kitfox
Tail NumberN287WA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532LC · Reciprocating · 64
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO