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December 12, 2015 · Kelm David Kitfox 7 NO Series · N35KF
Tracy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tracy, CA
Aircraft
Kelm David Kitfox 7 NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N35KF
Operator
Deford David L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA085
The pilot reported that while conducting a touch-and-go landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he "flared too high, touching down fairly hard." He reported that he attempted to abort the landing, the airplane departed the runway to the left, and the nose of the airplane impacted the ground coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while conducting a touch-and-go landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he "flared too high, touching down fairly hard." He reported that he attempted to abort the landing, the airplane departed the runway to the left, and the nose of the airplane impacted the ground coming to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:50 PST
Nearest AirportNew Jerusalem (0nm NNW)
Runway30
Runway Length3530 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKelm David Kitfox 7 NO Series
Tail NumberN35KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDeford David L
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 67 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 41 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC