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July 15, 2009 · Cox John Wiley Kitfox III · N4276M
Laurel, MT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Laurel, MT
Aircraft
Cox John Wiley Kitfox III
Tail Number
N4276M
Operator
Glasgow Gary E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA351
While performing a series of touch-and-go landings, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail wheel-equipped airplane to touch down with one wing lower than the other. Almost immediately after the airplane touched the surface, it suddenly veered toward the edge of the runway. The pilot added power in an attempt to execute a go-around, but before he could get the airplane airborne, it departed the runway surface and impacted the adjacent terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
While performing a series of touch-and-go landings, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail wheel-equipped airplane to touch down with one wing lower than the other. Almost immediately after the airplane touched the surface, it suddenly veered toward the edge of the runway. The pilot therefore added power in an attempt to execute a go-around, but before he could get the airplane airborne, it departed the runway and impacted the adjacent terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 MDT
Nearest AirportLaurel Municipal (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCox John Wiley Kitfox III
Tail NumberN4276M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlasgow Gary E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · ROTAX (ALL) · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO