N345DY

Substantial
None

YOUNG DEE C KITFOX IIS/N: KF345

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA109
Location
St. Anthony, ID
Event ID
20100113X31157
Coordinates
43.966110, -111.682220
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N345DY
Make
YOUNG DEE C
Serial Number
KF345
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
KITFOX IIDH2T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
YOUNG DEE C
Address
642 N SAND CREEK RD
Status
Deregistered
City
SAINT ANTHONY
State / Zip Code
ID 83445
Country
United States

Analysis

The non-certificated pilot of the experimental airplane reported returning to the departure airport after a local flight. He entered the traffic pattern uneventfully, and on the final leg to land he reduced the engine power. The airplane passed over the runway threshold about 15 feet above ground level (agl). The pilot stated that the airplane was in a forward right slip, and as he adjusted the airplane's attitude it stalled. The airplane then landed hard and departed the runway. The main landing gear then struck an ice berm, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage and vertical stabilizer during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA109