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March 27, 2023 · Keskimaki Charles A Kitfox · N89CK
Rigby, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rigby, ID
Aircraft
Keskimaki Charles A Kitfox (1990)
Tail Number
N89CK
Operator
Baler Caleb
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA144
The flight instructor of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the airplane swerved slightly to the left during landing roll on an instructional flight with a pilot receiving instruction at the controls. After the tailwheel touched the ground, the pilot receiving instruction attempted to control the left swerve with the right rudder. This resulted in the airplane veering to the right side of the runway and colliding with a snowbank. The airplane subsequently nosed over substantially damaging the fuselage, right wing strut and vertical stabilizer. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that the airplane swerved slightly to the left during landing roll on an instructional flight with a pilot receiving instruction at the controls. After the tailwheel touched the ground, the pilot receiving instruction attempted to control the left swerve with the right rudder. This resulted in the airplane veering to the right side of the runway and colliding with a snowbank. The airplane subsequently nosed over substantially damaging the fuselage, right wing strut and vertical stabilizer. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 MDT
Nearest AirportRIGBY (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length3727 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKeskimaki Charles A Kitfox
Tail NumberN89CK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBaler Caleb
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 66
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 47 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC