HARDIE JAMES D KIT FOX XL
Willows, CA — March 24, 2010
Event Information
| Date | March 24, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA178 |
| Event ID | 20100325X04023 |
| Location | Willows, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.51556, -122.21722 |
| Airport | Willows-Glenn County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HARDIE JAMES D |
| Model | KIT FOX XL |
| 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 improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high resulting in a bounced landing. During his attempted recovery, the airplane swerved to the right and ground looped, coming to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
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.