BUEHLMANN PETER KITFOX MODEL 4 1200
Overgaard, AZ — November 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA056 |
| Event ID | 20171125X85751 |
| Location | Overgaard, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.39944, -110.52944 |
| Airport | MOGOLLON AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BUEHLMANN PETER |
| Model | KITFOX MODEL 4 1200 |
| 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane veered to the right. He over corrected, the airplane exited the left side of the runway and ground looped to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to fuselage and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.