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January 25, 2011 · Culver Glenn Kitfox III · N947RG
Terlingua, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Terlingua, TX
Aircraft
Culver Glenn Kitfox III
Tail Number
N947RG
Operator
Charles Pickett
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA165
The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on a dirt strip in his single-engine experimental light sport aircraft when he decided to make a full-stop landing and taxi back for another takeoff. While on the takeoff roll at a high rate of speed, and before the tail was raised, the nose of the airplane veered to the left and the pilot used the right rudder pedal to maintain directional control but accidentally hit the toe brake. As a result, the airplane turned about 110 degrees to the right and collided with the ground and scrub brush before it came up on its nose. The wooden propeller was shattered and a portion of the airframe and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was practicing touch and go landings on a dirt strip in his single-engine experimental light sport aircraft when he decided to make a full stop landing and taxi back for another take off. While on the take off roll at a high rate of speed, and before the tail was raised, the nose of the airplane veered to the left and the pilot used the right rudder pedal to maintain directional control but accidentally hit the toe brake. As a result, the airplane turned about 110 degrees to the right and the airplane collided with the ground and scrub brush with both wing tips before it came up on its nose. The wooden propeller was shattered and a portion of the airframe and both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported there were no pre-mishap mechanical deficiencies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 CST
Nearest AirportC Fulcher Ranch (0nm)
Runway13
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCulver Glenn Kitfox III
Tail NumberN947RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCharles Pickett
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · ROTAX (ALL) · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0