Kitfox Classic 4
New Carlisle, OH — October 13, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 13, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA016 |
| Event ID | 20201014102140 |
| Location | New Carlisle, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.93089, -84.01355 |
| Airport | Andy Barnhart Memorial Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Kitfox |
| Model | Classic 4 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the main landing gear modification which increased the airplane’s tendency to nose over during ground operations.
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.