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January 21, 2022 · Wight Albert A Kitfox Speedster · N139KF
Shelton, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 21, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shelton, WA
Aircraft
Wight Albert A Kitfox Speedster (1996)
Tail Number
N139KF
Operator
Kroy Richardson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA082
The pilot reported that while landing his amateur built tailwheel equipped airplane, he experienced a ground loop to the left. Subsequently the right main wheel fell inside of a hole. The pilot stated the impact with the hole removed the right wheel causing structural damage to the right-side of the fuselage. 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-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing his amateur built tailwheel equipped airplane, he experienced a ground loop to the left. Subsequently the right main wheel fell inside of a hole. The pilot stated the impact with the hole removed the right wheel causing structural damage to the right-side of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest AirportSanderson Field (0nm SSE)
Runway23
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWight Albert A Kitfox Speedster
Tail NumberN139KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKroy Richardson
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 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 41 C
Altimeter30.62 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourcePILO