DELL LAWRENCE Kitfox
Hunter, NY — August 9, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA515 |
| Event ID | 20180810X65643 |
| Location | Hunter, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.31667, -74.26667 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DELL LAWRENCE |
| 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 inadequate in-flight fuel management, which necessitated an off-airport precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on rough terrain.
Full Narrative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector reported that the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane made a precautionary landing on an open field because of low fuel. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder.
After multiple attempts, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
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.