N888TL

Substantial
None

LEONARD TRUDY KITFOX IIIS/N: 980

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 17, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA355
Location
Monument Valley, UT
Event ID
20100718X52341
Coordinates
37.016666, -110.200553
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 effects and failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N888TL
Make
LEONARD TRUDY
Serial Number
980
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
KITFOX IIIBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BOUCHER DARRELL P
Address
405 SANTA ANA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWPORT BEACH
State / Zip Code
CA 92663-4125
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during landing and just before touch down the wind shifted to a tailwind. The airplane landed hard and bounced back into the air. The pilot added full power in an attempt to execute a go-around. He stated that the airplane failed to climb and drifted off to the left side of the runway until the left wing hit the ground resulting in the airplane flipping over. The pilot reported that there were no malfunctions with the airplane 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# WPR10CA355