ROBERTS ALAN W KITFOX II
Fairbanks, AK — September 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA086 |
| Event ID | 20100913X44227 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.45361, -147.56361 |
| Airport | Metro Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBERTS ALAN W |
| Model | KITFOX II |
| 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 proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on a personal local flight, operating under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard, and bounced back into the air. He said he added power to go around, but the airplane drifted left of the runway, and the right wing struck a signpost. He said the airplane spun around the post, and impacted the ground. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing.
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.