Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 23, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA056
Location
Overgaard, AZ
Event ID
20171125X85751
Coordinates
34.399444, -110.529441
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
KITFOX MODEL 4 1200
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX MODEL 4-1200
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BUEHLMANN PETER JOSEF
Address
3026 W CETON DR
City
LAVEEN
State / Zip Code
AZ 85339-1704
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane veered to the right. He over corrected, the airplane exited the left side of the runway and ground looped to the left.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to fuselage and right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA056