SCHEEL STANLEY K KITFOX-SERIES 7
Cascade, ID — September 7, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 7, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA401 |
| Event ID | 20130908X83231 |
| Location | Cascade, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.15139, -114.99223 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHEEL STANLEY K |
| Model | KITFOX-SERIES 7 |
| 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's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a landing at a remote dirt airstrip, while on short final, the airplane encountered a downdraft which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway. After impact the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage frame, the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and the engine mounts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.