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August 9, 2018 · Dell Lawrence Kitfox Super Spor · N26LD
Hunter, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hunter, NY
Aircraft
Dell Lawrence Kitfox Super Spor (2010)
Tail Number
N26LD
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA515
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane made a precautionary landing on a field because of low fuel. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on rough terrain.
Full Narrative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector reported that the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane made a precautionary landing on an open field because of low fuel. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. After multiple attempts, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDell Lawrence Kitfox Super Spor
Tail NumberN26LD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 Series · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time22:51
Weather SourceWFAC