Nelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox
Weatherford, TX — July 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Weatherford, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.74111, -97.67611 |
| Airport | Parker County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA482 |
| Event ID | 20120726X74734 |
Aircraft
| Make | Nelson Miles |
| Model | Sky Star Kitfox |
| Registration # | N4454U |
| Operator | Paul D. Eisheid |
| Owner | Paul D. Eisheid |
| 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 the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. During the landing flare, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot over corrected to the right before applying full power in an an attempt to go-around. The left main wheel contacted grass on the left side of the runway and the airplane ground looped to the right. The pilot reported the lower fuselage longerons were bent between the landing gear mount and wing strut attach point, the firewall was buckled, and the left main landing gear was bent.
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.