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May 12, 1992 · Robert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II Kitfox MOD · N7183H
Burlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, WA
Aircraft
Robert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II Kitfox MOD
Tail Number
N7183H
Operator
Griffiths Robert F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA92LA096
THE PILOT OF THE KITFOX II EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF IN WINDS OF 15 KNOTS, WITH HIGHER GUSTS. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT FOUND THAT FULL DEFLECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DID NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH RESPONSE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE STRONG/GUSTY WINDS FORCED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE PLANNED DEPARTURE COURSE, WHERE IT CONTACTED A FENCE, AND THEN IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH/GUSTY WINDS, AND A FENCE NEAR THE RUNWAY.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE KITFOX II EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF IN WINDS OF 15 KNOTS, WITH HIGHER GUSTS. AFTER TAKEOFF THE PILOT FOUND THAT FULL DEFLECTION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS DID NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH RESPONSE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE STRONG/GUSTY WINDS FORCED THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE PLANNED DEPARTURE COURSE, WHERE IT CONTACTED A FENCE, AND THEN IMPACTED THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 PDT
Nearest AirportSkagit Regional (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length5475 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II Kitfox MOD
Tail NumberN7183H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGriffiths Robert F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 LC · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 15 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO