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August 8, 1990 · Naaman Haren Kitfox 1 · N790WC
Grundy Center, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grundy Center, IA
Aircraft
Naaman Haren Kitfox 1
Tail Number
N790WC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA222
THE PVT PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT ACFT SAID THAT HE HAD TOO MUCH AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH AND DECIDED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND. HE SAID THAT HE MADE A LATE DECISION AND WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE END OF THE PRIVATE STRIP. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A GATE, THEN CAREENED INTO A CORN FIELD. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR AND WING SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
NTSB Probable Cause
GO-AROUND DELAYED BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.
Full Narrative
THE PVT PILOT OF THE HOMEBUILT ACFT SAID THAT HE HAD TOO MUCH AIRSPEED ON FINAL APPROACH AND DECIDED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND. HE SAID THAT HE MADE A LATE DECISION AND WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR OBSTACLES AT THE END OF THE PRIVATE STRIP. THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A GATE, THEN CAREENED INTO A CORN FIELD. THE LEFT LANDING GEAR AND WING SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width66 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNaaman Haren Kitfox 1
Tail NumberN790WC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532 L.C. · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 2 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO