N39LK – KOUTZ Q-200 – 1995-11-30 NTSB Accident Report

On November 30, 1995, a Koutz Q-200 (N39LK) was involved in an incident near Valdosta, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR.

On November 30, 1995, about 1350 eastern standard time, N39LK, a homebuilt Koutz Q-200, collided with an airport sign on landing at Valdosta Airport, Valdosta Georgia, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The commercial-rated pilot reported no injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight had originated about 30 minutes earlier.

The pilot stated that while on landing roll on runway 35 he lost control of the airplane and struck an airport sign.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA96LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N39LK.