N47KC

Destroyed
Minor

Kitfox Classic 4S/N: C04060296

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA016
Location
New Carlisle, OH
Event ID
20201014102140
Coordinates
39.930892, -84.013546
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the main landing gear modification which increased the airplane’s tendency to nose over during ground operations.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
C04060296
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
Classic 4SA04
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX CLASSIC 4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MEDVE GEORGE
Address
68 OAKLAWN AVE
City
MEDWAY
State / Zip Code
OH 45341-1134
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# CEN21LA016