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September 11, 2010 · Roberts Alan W Kitfox II · N598AL

Fairbanks, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Roberts Alan W Kitfox II
Tail Number
N598AL
Operator
Charles Whitmer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA086

The private pilot was on a personal local flight, operating under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard, and bounced back into the air. He said he added power to go around, but the airplane drifted left of the runway, and the right wing struck a signpost. He said the airplane spun around the post, and impacted the ground. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.

Full Narrative

The private pilot was on a personal local flight, operating under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard, and bounced back into the air. He said he added power to go around, but the airplane drifted left of the runway, and the right wing struck a signpost. He said the airplane spun around the post, and impacted the ground. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportMetro Field (0nm)
Runway06
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRoberts Alan W Kitfox II
Tail NumberN598AL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Whitmer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · ROTAX (ALL) · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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