N212DK

Substantial
None

Kimball Enterprises Inc Pitts Model-12S/N: 1002

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 13, 2008
NTSB Number
ERA09CA091
Location
Weirdales, FL
Event ID
20081216X20341
Coordinates
28.975555, -81.918609
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N212DK
Make
KIMBALL ENTERPRISES INC
Serial Number
1002
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
Pitts Model-12FK12
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLORAGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 271
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
FL 33576-0271
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the homebuilt Pitts Model 12 airplane stated that he overflew the airport from the east and observed the windsock was indicating a 90-degree crosswind for the airport's runway, designated 36/18. The pilot elected to land on runway 36 and entered the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. The pilot reported inputting a "significant" amount of slip to maintain centerline during final approach and flare. The airplane touched down on the right main landing gear first and then bounced off the grass strip. During the bounce, the crosswind forced the airplane toward the left, off the runway, and into a fence where the left wingtip struck a fence post. The airplane yawed; the wing hit the ground, and the airplane cart-wheeled," coming to rest inverted.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA091