N79KP

Substantial
None

Jihlavan KP-5S/N: 5125142 M

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 11, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA138
Location
Norfolk, NE
Event ID
20080527X00722
Coordinates
41.985279, -97.435279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A hard landing as a result of the pilot's improper flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing wind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JIHLAVAN
Serial Number
5125142 M
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
KP-5KP5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KP5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MILLER KEVIN
Address
763 NORMANDY STATION RD
City
TAYLORSVILLE
State / Zip Code
KY 40071-8786
Country
United States

Analysis

The 475-hour private pilot approached runway 19 at 70 mph and selected "one notch" of flaps. The pilot stated that the wind was light and variable, but that the airplane still had a wind correction angle to the runway. The pilot stated he still had the "crab [angle]" (to the runway) still in, when he flared too high. He added that the airplane's speed was about 60 mph. The airplane's right wing dropped as he pushed the control stick forward and added engine power; however, the airplane hit the runway at a right angle of about 15-20 degrees. The airplane's nose gear collapsed and the airplane slid for 50-60 feet, before coming to rest in the upright position. Examination of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel had separated from the aircraft and the right wing had sustained substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA138