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May 2, 2000 · Grunska Kitfox IV · N4956

Neenah, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2000
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Neenah, WI
Aircraft
Grunska Kitfox IV
Tail Number
N4956
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA130

The airplane contacted a tree while landing to the east on a private airstrip (2,000 foot x 80 foot wide grass field). He stated he 'landed short' and added power. He stated, '...we made the runway easily, but bounced once and headed into a tree.' The pilot reported the local winds were out of the east at 12 knots. Inspection of the accident site revealed the airplane traveled off the north side of the airstrip where it contacted a tree.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain driectional control of the airplane while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the tree that the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On May 2, 2000, at 1020 central daylight time, a Kitfox IV, N4956, collided with trees following a loss of control while landing on a private airstrip on Neenah, Wisconsin. The private pilot received a minor injury and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated at approximately 0930 cdt. The pilot was landing to the east on a 2,000 foot long, 80 foot wide grass field. He stated he "landed short" and added power. He stated, "...we made the runway easily, but bounced once and headed into a tree." The pilot reported the local winds were out of the east at 12 knots. Inspection of the accident site revealed the airplane traveled off the north side of the airstrip where it contacted a tree.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 CDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrunska Kitfox IV
Tail NumberN4956
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 82 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data