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March 3, 2011 · Quist Kitfox 4-1200 · N788Q
Indian Trail, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Indian Trail, NC
Aircraft
Quist Kitfox 4-1200
Tail Number
N788Q
Operator
David Quist
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA177
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full engine power. The airplane veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full-throttle. The airplane then veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway, and struck an, unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportGoose Creek (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length2350 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuist Kitfox 4-1200
Tail NumberN788Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDavid Quist
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter30.40 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC