N399A

Substantial
None

MERWIN KitfoxS/N: KA12273245

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 25, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA080
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Event ID
20200126X11533
Coordinates
33.423332, -112.375274
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The tail wheel mechanism detachment for reasons that could not be determined due to the lack of available evidence which resulted in the loss of directional control on landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MERWIN
Serial Number
KA12273245
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
KitfoxBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX S7 SUPER SPOR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MERWIN JAMES D
Address
15151 W CARBINE WAY
City
SUN CITY WEST
State / Zip Code
AZ 85375-3063
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA080