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September 28, 1996 · Bins Kitfox IV · N211KF

Pittsfield, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Aircraft
Bins Kitfox IV
Tail Number
N211KF
Operator
K F Partners L L C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC96LA190

The pilot/co-owner of the homebuilt amphibian airplane was flying a VFR flight from New Jersey to New Hampshire. While en route, the weather began to deteriorate, and the pilot elected to land at an uncontrolled airport in Massachusetts. After a radio call on the airport frequency, the pilot elected to land on runway 26. He estimated the winds were from 180 to 220 degrees at 10 gusting 12 knots. During the landing roll, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and nosed over in a 'ravine.' The surface winds at the airport were reported to be from 140 to 360 degrees at 7 to 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots. The pilot received his en route and forecasted weather from a television station.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, the airplane veering off the runway, and a subsequent nose over. The adverse wind condition and uneven terrain were related factors.

Full Narrative

On September 28, 1996, at 0905 eastern daylight time, a TOM BINS, Kitfox IV, a homebuilt amphibian, N211KF, was substantially damaged when it veered off the runway during the landing roll at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport (PSF), Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that originated at Sussex, New Jersey, about 0830. No flight plan had been filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the pilot/co-owner stated that he departed Sussex for Laconia, New Hampshire. While en route to Laconia the weather began to deteriorate, and he elected to land at PSF. He further stated: "...Check with UNICOM revealed runway 26 in use, wind 180 to 220 [degrees], 10 gusting 12 [knots]...After landing on 26, during rollout (approx. 30 MPH) wind gust from left forced the aircraft off the right side of runway into grass...nose gear eased into a 'ravine,' causing the aircraft to roll forward coming to rest inverted." The airport manager reported the weather as: "...better than 1,000 to 1,200 msl overcast and 8 to 10 miles visibility, with an approaching cold front. The surface winds at the time of the incident were varying from 140 to 360 degrees at 7 to 10 knots with gusts to 20 plus knots. There were low level windshear advisories for the area and winds aloft at 3,000 feet at 45 [knots] from the northwest." According to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector, examination of the wreckage revealed no preimpact failure of the airplane's directional controls.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:05 EDT
Nearest AirportPittsfield Municipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBins Kitfox IV
Tail NumberN211KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorK F Partners L L C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data