WING HAROLD KITFOX II
Blaine, MN — April 16, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 16, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA230 |
| Event ID | 20130416X00339 |
| Location | Blaine, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.14472, -93.21000 |
| Airport | Anoka County-Janes Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | WING HAROLD |
| 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 improper touchdown and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
Full Narrative
On the pilot's first landing, the tail wheel touched down first and the airplane bounced on the main gear, then rotated to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and added power in an attempt to go-around. The right main gear and right wing tip struck the ground, and the airplane nosed down, shearing off the propeller before coming to rest on the nose. The pilot said there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane. Postaccident examination revealed the right wing spar, outboard of the lift strut, and the ribs were broken.
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.