N598AL

Substantial
None

ROBERTS ALAN W KITFOX IIS/N: 598

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 11, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA086
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20100913X44227
Coordinates
64.453613, -147.563613
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 failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBERTS ALAN W
Serial Number
598
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
KITFOX IIFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHITMER LYLE E
Address
318 DUNBAR AVE
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99701-3663
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot was on a personal local flight, operating under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard, and bounced back into the air. He said he added power to go around, but the airplane drifted left of the runway, and the right wing struck a signpost. He said the airplane spun around the post, and impacted the ground. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA086