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September 7, 2013 · Scheel Stanley K Kitfox-Series 7 · N7075Z
Cascade, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cascade, ID
Aircraft
Scheel Stanley K Kitfox-Series 7
Tail Number
N7075Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA401
The pilot reported that during a landing at a remote dirt airstrip, while on short final, the airplane encountered a downdraft which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway. After impact the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage frame, the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and the engine mounts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a landing at a remote dirt airstrip, while on short final, the airplane encountered a downdraft which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway. After impact the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage frame, the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and the engine mounts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftScheel Stanley K Kitfox-Series 7
Tail NumberN7075Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time16:51
Weather SourceWFAC