Quist Kitfox
Indian Trail, NC — March 3, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 3, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA177 |
| Event ID | 20110304X05438 |
| Location | Indian Trail, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.11917, -80.58472 |
| Airport | Goose Creek |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Quist |
| Model | Kitfox |
| 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 aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full-throttle. The airplane then veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway, and struck an, unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions.
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.