EXPERIMENTAL AMAT BUILT KITFOX III
Jackpot, NV — July 29, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA210 |
| Event ID | 20150803X70325 |
| Location | Jackpot, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.97472, -114.65778 |
| Airport | JACKPOT/HAYDEN FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | EXPERIMENTAL AMAT BUILT |
| Model | KITFOX III |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that his wheel landing was "smooth and straight," but when the tailwheel touched down the airplane drifted to the right. As the landing roll progressed, the airplane veered sharply to the right. He stated that he attempted to correct with rudder input, but the airplane veered off the runway to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted terrain. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot stated that there were no 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.