DEAN DAVID E KITFOX CLASSIC 4
Grinnell, IA — July 27, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA449 |
| Event ID | 20130731X50212 |
| Location | Grinnell, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.74046, -92.72097 |
| Airport | Grinnell Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEAN DAVID E |
| Model | KITFOX CLASSIC 4 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
Full Narrative
During the landing on runway 31 (5,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete), the flight encountered a crosswind from the right. Subsequently the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The fuselage and firewall were wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.