ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360380
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 June 1994 |
| Time: | 14:10 LT |
| Type: |  Denney Kitfox 2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N56MD |
| MSN: | 737 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 25 hours |
| Engine model: | ROTAX 582LC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bremerton, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sanderson Field, WA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE FLARING FOR LANDING IN VARIABLE WIND CONDITIONS, THE PILOT OF THE KITFOX WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. HIS REMEDIAL ACTION TAKEN TO REGAIN CONTROL WAS NOT ADEQUATE TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM DEPARTING THE RUNWAY. AFTER DEPARTING THE RUNWAY THE AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND UNFAVORABLE WINDS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA94LA134
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 06:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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