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November 30, 1995 · Koutz Q-200 · N39LK
Valdosta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Valdosta, GA
Aircraft
Koutz Q-200
Tail Number
N39LK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA96LA032
The pilot stated that while on landing roll in a crosswind he lost conrol of the airplane and struck an airport sign.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.
Full Narrative
On November 30, 1995, about 1350 eastern standard time, N39LK, a homebuilt Koutz Q-200, collided with an airport sign on landing at Valdosta Airport, Valdosta Georgia, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The commercial-rated pilot reported no injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated about 30 minutes earlier. The pilot stated that while on landing roll on runway 35 he lost control of the airplane and struck an airport sign.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 EST
Nearest AirportVALDOSTA (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKoutz Q-200
Tail NumberN39LK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC