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October 20, 2019 · Kitfox S7 STI · C-GPMT

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Kitfox S7 STI (2018)
Tail Number
C-GPMT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA040

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on an uphill, 600- to 700-ft-long unimproved landing strip, he applied brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, tail cone, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on an uphill, 600 to 700 ft unimproved landing strip, he applied brakes and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, tail cone, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was about 4 knots from the east. The airplane landed to the west. The pilot that he landed at this landing strip 2 days prior to the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKitfox S7 STI
Tail NumberC-GPMT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 915153A · Reciprocating · 141
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:35
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data