LEONARD TRUDY KITFOX III
Monument Valley, UT — July 17, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 17, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA355 |
| Event ID | 20100718X52341 |
| Location | Monument Valley, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.01667, -110.20055 |
| Airport | Monument Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LEONARD TRUDY |
| 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 inadequate compensation for the wind effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing and just before touch down the wind shifted to a tailwind. The airplane landed hard and bounced back into the air. The pilot added full power in an attempt to execute a go-around. He stated that the airplane failed to climb and drifted off to the left side of the runway until the left wing hit the ground resulting in the airplane flipping over. The pilot reported that there were no malfunctions with the airplane 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.