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April 16, 2013 · Wing Harold Kitfox II · N389HW
Blaine, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, MN
Aircraft
Wing Harold Kitfox II
Tail Number
N389HW
Operator
Dennis E Fitch
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA230
On the pilot's first landing in the accident airplane, the airplane’s tailwheel touched down first, and then the airplane bounced on the main landing gear and rotated to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and added power in an attempt to go-around; however, the airplane’s right main gear and wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane nosed down, shearing off the propeller before coming to rest on the nose. The pilot said there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane. He reported only 3.4 hours of previous experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing spar.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper touchdown and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
Full Narrative
On the pilot's first landing, the tail wheel touched down first and the airplane bounced on the main gear, then rotated to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and added power in an attempt to go-around. The right main gear and right wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane nosed down, shearing off the propeller before coming to rest on the nose. The pilot said there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed the right wing spar, outboard of the lift strut, and the ribs were broken.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportAnoka County-Janes Field (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWing Harold Kitfox II
Tail NumberN389HW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDennis E Fitch
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · UL 582MOD99 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC