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July 25, 2012 · Nelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox S 5 · N4454U
Weatherford, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Weatherford, TX
Aircraft
Nelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox S 5
Tail Number
N4454U
Operator
Paul D Eisheid
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA482
The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. During the landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot overcorrected to the right before applying full power in an attempt to go around. The left main wheel contacted grass on the left side of the runway, and the airplane ground looped to the right. The firewall and the lower fuselage longerons sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. During the landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot over corrected to the right before applying full power in an an attempt to go-around. The left main wheel contacted grass on the left side of the runway and the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot reported the lower fuselage longerons were bent between the landing gear mount and wing strut attach point, the firewall was buckled, and the left main landing gear was bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 CDT
Nearest AirportParker County (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3289 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox S 5
Tail NumberN4454U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPaul D Eisheid
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC