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April 15, 2010 · Reed William A Kitfox 4 · N421KF

Baraboo, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 15, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Baraboo, WI
Aircraft
Reed William A Kitfox 4
Tail Number
N421KF
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA208

The pilot was diverting from the planned destination due to inclement weather along his route of flight. The pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane encountered wind gusts which resulted in the airplane stalling. The reported wind at the airport around the time of the accident indicated wind gusts from 13 to 23 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.

Full Narrative

On April 15, 2010, about 1745 central daylight time, an amateur-built Kitfox 4 airplane, N421KF, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage while approaching to land at the Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Airport (DLL), Baraboo, Wisconsin. The airplane was being operated under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 and was in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from the Poplar Grove Airport, Poplar Grove, Illinois, at an undetermined time and was en route to Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The pilot reported that adverse weather had moved into the area and he diverted to DLL. The pilot said that during the landing approach, the aircraft stalled due to a wind gust, lost altitude, and struck the ground. The winds at DLL about the time of the accident were 250 degrees at 13 knots gusting to 23 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 CDT
Nearest AirportBaraboo/Wisconsin Dells Airpor (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length2708 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftReed William A Kitfox 4
Tail NumberN421KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · ROTAX (ALL) · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Sprt · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 13 kt, gusting 23 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time22:34
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data