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September 1, 2007 · Kitfox Series 5 · N915W

Kerrville, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kerrville, TX
Aircraft
Kitfox Series 5
Tail Number
N915W
Operator
Michael Stanard
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW07CA190

The 1,300-hour private pilot lost directional control of the tail-wheel equipped homebuilt airplane during takeoff roll from Runway 16. The pilot reported that shortly after reaching the first 200 feet of his takeoff roll, the airplane started to veer to the left of the centerline and eventually ran off the runway. The pilot stated the runway was elevated from the surrounding terrain and when the airplane ran off the left side of the runway, the airplane banked to the right and the right wing collided with the ground and the airplane nosed-over. The FAA inspector, who responded to the site of the accident, did not find any anomalies with the flight controls, tailwheel steering system or the brakes. A passenger seated on the right front seat of the airplane provided a copy of a short video clip confirming the sequence of events. The Runway 16 was described as a 3,000-foot long by 50-foot wide asphalt airstrip. Weather 10 nautical miles south of the airport was reported 10 minutes prior to the accident to be winds from 110 at 9 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, with a broken layer at 7,500 feet and an overcast layer at 10,000 feet. The temperature was reported as 28 degrees Celsius, with a dew point at 17 degrees Celsius, with an altimeter of 30.13 inches of Mercury.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.

Full Narrative

The 1,300-hour private pilot lost directional control of the tail-wheel equipped homebuilt airplane during takeoff roll from Runway 16. The pilot reported that shortly after reaching the first 200-feet of his takeoff roll, the airplane started to veer to the left of the centerline and eventually ran-off the runway. The pilot stated the runway was elevated from the surrounding terrain and when the airplane ran off the left side of the runway, the airplane banked to the right and the right wing collided with the ground and the airplane nosed-over. The FAA inspector, who responded to the site of the accident, did not find any anomalies with the flight controls, tailwheel steering system or the brakes. A passenger seated on the right front seat of the airplane provided a copy of a short video clip confirming the sequence of events. The Runway 16 was described as a 3,000 -foot long by 50-foot wide asphalt airstrip. Weather 10 nautical miles south of the airport was reported 10 minutes prior to the accident to be winds from 110 at 9 knots, visibility 10 statute miles, with a broken layer at 7,500 feet and an overcast layer at 10,000-feet. The temperature was reported as 28-degrees Celsius, with a dew point at 17-degrees Celsius, with an altimeter of 30.13 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportTierra Linda Irport (1nm)
Runway16
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKitfox Series 5
Tail NumberN915W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Stanard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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