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November 5, 1999 · Knox Hi-Max · N63307
Dixfield, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1999
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Dixfield, ME
Aircraft
Knox Hi-Max
Tail Number
N63307
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA025
The pilot stated that while landing, he became low on the approach and added power to correct. The pilot then 'cut' the power and continued the approach. As the airplane neared the ground, it hit a 3-foot high hill with the landing gear and flipped over on its back. This was the pilot's first flight in the homebuilt airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
Full Narrative
On November 5, 1999, about 1526 Eastern Standard Time, a homebuilt Hi-Max, N63307, was substantially damaged while landing at the Swans Field Airport, Dixfield, Maine. The certificated private pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that while landing on Runway 12, a 2,000-foot long grass runway, he became low on the approach and added power to correct. The pilot then "cut" the power and continued the approach. As the airplane neared the ground, it hit a 3-foot high hill with the landing gear and flipped over on its back. This was the pilot's first flight in the homebuilt airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:26 EST
Nearest AirportSwans Field Airport (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKnox Hi-Max
Tail NumberN63307
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1600CC · Reciprocating · 50
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:48
Weather SourceWFAC