Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 7, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA401
Location
Cascade, ID
Event ID
20130908X83231
Coordinates
45.151390, -114.992225
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 a proper glide path, which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
KITFOX-SERIES 7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX-SERIES 7
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HANSON RANDY P
Address
PO BOX 668
City
ONALASKA
State / Zip Code
WA 98570-0668
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a landing at a remote dirt airstrip, while on short final, the airplane encountered a downdraft which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway. After impact the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage frame, the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and the engine mounts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA401