ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290496
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| Date: | Tuesday 8 July 2014 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  Delconte Emidio J KITFOX SERIES V |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N68KF |
| MSN: | S9505-0122 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2012 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 170 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235-J2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Cove, Oregon -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | HOMEDALE, ID (S66) |
| Cove, OR (7OR0) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass airstrip the right main landing gear of the tailwheel equipped airplane came in contact with standing water. The airplane veered to the right, which resulted in the left wingtip striking the ground. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff when the airplane encountered standing water on the airstrip.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR14CA291
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 15:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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