COX JOHN WILEY KITFOX III
Laurel, MT — July 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA351 |
| Event ID | 20090716X60000 |
| Location | Laurel, MT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.70500, -108.75916 |
| Airport | Laurel Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | COX JOHN WILEY |
| Model | KITFOX III |
| 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 directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.
Full Narrative
While performing a series of touch-and-go landings, the pilot inadvertently allowed the tail wheel-equipped airplane to touch down with one wing lower than the other. Almost immediately after the airplane touched the surface, it suddenly veered toward the edge of the runway. The pilot therefore added power in an attempt to execute a go-around, but before he could get the airplane airborne, it departed the runway and impacted the adjacent terrain.
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.