OLSON KITFOX II
Helena, MT — May 23, 2014
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA214 |
| Event ID | 20140527X62937 |
| Location | Helena, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.60583, -111.98917 |
| Airport | Helena Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | OLSON |
| Model | KITFOX II |
| 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 directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during a full stop landing on a grass strip, rolling out at 20 mph, the airplane started veering left and he applied right rudder and right brake. The airplane abruptly nosed over and came to rest inverted substantially damaging the aft fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact 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.