SALERNO KENNETH G JR KITFOX SERIES 7
Owyhee, OR — July 18, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA424 |
| Event ID | 20170720X25605 |
| Location | Owyhee, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.42472, -117.34556 |
| Airport | OWYHEE RESERVOIR STATE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SALERNO KENNETH G JR |
| Model | KITFOX SERIES 7 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAWN |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a rough, dirt airstrip.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the takeoff roll on a rough, dirt airstrip, the airplane encountered a "hump" and bounced into the air prematurely. He added that, when the airplane touched back down, one of the tires hit a "rut" and the airplane veered left toward a tall sage brush. He further added that he "didn't correct direction properly" and attempted to rotate the airplane "early" to clear the sage brush, but the airplane's main landing gear impacted the sage brush, which resulted -in a nose over.
The fuselage and left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were 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.