N392JJ

Substantial
None

Denny Aerocraft Kitfox IIIS/N: 1146

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA183
Location
Oakdale, CA
Event ID
20090406X84339
Coordinates
37.756389, -120.800277
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 crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DENNY AEROCRAFT
Serial Number
1146
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Kitfox IIIL29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX III

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
H & T AIR LLC
Address
270 WESTPARK AVE
City
HURON
State / Zip Code
SD 57350-5059
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot noted prior to departure that the winds were about the same as when he landed about 30 minutes earlier. He was departing on runway 28, and the winds were from 320 degrees at 10 knots with light gusts. About 5 feet above ground level after liftoff, the airplane suddenly veered to the left and down into a bowl-shaped depression adjacent to the runway. He recovered to unstable level slow flight just inside the basin with the runway about 12 feet above and to the right of his position. He was approaching the end of the depression and lowered the flaps 10 degrees as he pulled up on the control stick. The airplane cleared the slope, but then the wind pushed it to the left again. The right main landing gear contacted the ground followed by firm contact with the left main landing gear and tail wheel. The tail bounced on the ground and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to both wings, right flaperon, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA183