N84SD

Substantial
None

DEAN DAVID E KITFOX CLASSIC 4S/N: 001

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 27, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA449
Location
Grinnell, IA
Event ID
20130731X50212
Coordinates
41.740459, -92.720970
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 did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEAN DAVID E
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
KITFOX CLASSIC 4DH4T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX CLASSIC 4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WEISS ELLIOTT
Address
PO BOX 349
City
FRESNO
State / Zip Code
TX 77545-0349
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing on runway 31 (5,200 feet by 75 feet, concrete), the flight encountered a crosswind from the right. Subsequently the airplane ground looped and nosed over. The fuselage and firewall were wrinkled. The pilot stated that 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# CEN13CA449