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March 29, 2018 · Terry G Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · N141AB
Silver Bay, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Silver Bay, MN
Aircraft
Terry G Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor (2017)
Tail Number
N141AB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA186
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing with a slight right crosswind, he flared too early and the airplane bounced. He aborted the landing by adding full power, and the airplane drifted to the left. The left wing contacted the ground and he over corrected to the right. The airplane stalled and impacted the ground, and subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the empennage. The pilot reported that the wind at the accident airport at the time of the accident was from 280° at 6 knots, gusting to 8 knots. The pilot aborted the landing on runway 25. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during landing with a slight right crosswind, he flared too early and the airplane bounced. He aborted the landing by adding full power, and the airplane drifted to the left. The left wing contacted the ground and he over corrected to the right. The airplane stalled and impacted the ground, and subsequently nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the empennage. The pilot reported that the wind at the accident airport at the time of the accident was from 280° at 6 knots, gusting to 8 knots. The pilot aborted the landing on runway 25. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSilver Bay Muni (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTerry G Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor
Tail NumberN141AB
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 60 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC