CROFT ROBERT C KITFOX SUPER SPORT
Afton, WY — September 2, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA518 |
| Event ID | 20170905X55841 |
| Location | Afton, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.70250, -110.94278 |
| Airport | AFTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CROFT ROBERT C |
| Model | KITFOX SUPER SPORT |
| 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 bank control during an attempted go-around.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced, so he applied power for a go around. He added that the airplane "immediately banked left sharply". He attempted to recover by using rudder and aileron inputs, but the airplane impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was calm. The airplane was landing on runway 34.
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.