Summary
On March 24, 2010, a Hardie James D KIT FOX XL (N42JH) was involved in an incident near Willows, CA. 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 improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.
The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high resulting in a bounced landing. During his attempted recovery, the airplane swerved to the right and ground looped, coming to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR10CA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42JH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing and ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing he flared too high resulting in a bounced landing. During his attempted recovery, the airplane swerved to the right and ground looped, coming to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# WPR10CA178