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January 18, 2020 · Denney Kitfox III · N4283V
Wauchula, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Denney Kitfox III (2003)
Tail Number
N4283V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA083
The pilot reported that he was conducting a crosswind landing. The airplane touched down, bounced slightly, settled, and it then veered off the right side of the runway onto grass, struck a light, flipped over, and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and the fuselage forward of the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that a gusting crosswind existed during the touchdown.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was conducting a crosswind landing on runway 36, in the tailwheel-equipped experimental, amateur-built airplane. The airplane touched down, bounced slightly, settled, and then veered off the right side of the runway. It struck a light, then flipped over in the grass and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and the fuselage forward of the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The nearest weather reporting station, located 29 miles east of the airport, reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 110° at 14 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from 270° at 8 knots gusting to 14 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EST
Nearest AirportWauchula Muni (0nm NW)
Runway36
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDenney Kitfox III
Tail NumberN4283V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 528LC · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC