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August 16, 2004 · Beyers Kitfox IV · N90TY

Sandpoint, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sandpoint, ID
Aircraft
Beyers Kitfox IV
Tail Number
N90TY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04CA160

The pilot said that he was landing the airplane on a grass airstrip when his left wheel impacted a hole, and the airplane deviated to the left. He applied full right rudder, but did not regain control of the airplane before it impacted trees. The right wing's leading edge spar was bent, the left main landing gear was folded back, the horizontal stabilizer was bent, and the empennage was wrinkled. The Sheriff reported that the pilot told him that he landed the airplane "too hard," and he lost control as it landed on the grassy runway. The Sheriff said that "the runway was safe from any hazards, and cleared of any debris." The owner of the runway did put some dirt in a hole the day after the accident. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector that examined the runway said that it appeared to be a "good grass airstrip."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough grass runway, and the trees on the left side of the runway.

Full Narrative

On August 15, 2004, at approximately 1900 Pacific daylight time, a Beyers Kitfox IV, N90TY, was substantially damaged when it departed the runway and impacted trees during landing rollout at Olmstead Sky Ranch Airport (ID25) near Sandpoint, Idaho. The private pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was not injured. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local personal flight, which originated approximately 15 minutes before the accident. The pilot had not filed a flight plan. The pilot said that he was landing the airplane on a grass airstrip (runway 16) when his left wheel impacted a hole, and the airplane deviated to the left. The pilot said that he applied full right rudder, but did not regain control of the airplane before it impacted trees. The right wing's leading edge spar was bent, the left main landing gear was folded back, the horizontal stabilizer was bent, and the empennage was wrinkled. The Bonner County Sheriff reported that the pilot told him that he landed the airplane "too hard," and he lost control as it landed on the grassy runway. The Sheriff said that "the runway was safe from any hazards, and cleared of any debris." The owner of the runway did put some dirt in a hole the day after the accident. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector that examined the runway said that it appeared to be a "good grass airstrip." The pilot said that he passed his private pilot check ride in June 2004; his private pilot license with assigned number was pending.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 PDT
Nearest AirportOlmstead Sky Ranch Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeyers Kitfox IV
Tail NumberN90TY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data