SMITH VILAS KITFOX
McLeansboro, IL — May 22, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 22, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA087 |
| Event ID | 20150526X34520 |
| Location | McLeansboro, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.07417, -88.53750 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SMITH VILAS |
| Model | KITFOX |
| 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 attitude control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of training and experience in this airplane make and model.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the three point landing roll he failed to hold the stick all the way back, applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed down. The pilot stated the, "forward momentum caused him to apply the brakes harder." He further stated this was his first flight in this airplane make and model, and that he had not received any training in the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.