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July 27, 2017 · Mcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 NO Series · N302DM
Priest River, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Priest River, ID
Aircraft
Mcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 NO Series (2010)
Tail Number
N302DM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA444
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during a water landing, "immediately upon touchdown, the tail came up to the right and the plane veered left." He added that he applied "hard left aileron," but the right wing tip impacted the water, and the airplane spun to a stop. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station 14 nautical miles northeast from the accident site reported, about the time of the accident, wind from 170° at 6 knots. The pilot reported the wind was variable at 5 knots, gusting to 11 knots. He added that the landing direction was to the southeast.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during a water landing, "immediately upon touchdown, the tail came up to the right and the plane veered left." He added that he applied "hard left aileron," but the right wing tip impacted the water and the airplane spun to a stop. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station, about the time of the accident, 14 nautical miles northeast from the accident site, reported wind from 170° at 6 knots. The pilot reported the wind was variable at 5 knots, gusting to 11 knots. He added that the landing direction was to the southeast.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 NO Series
Tail NumberN302DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300A · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC