N1248Kitfox S72022-02-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Kitfox S7S/N: KA18066364

Summary

On February 20, 2022, a Kitfox S7 (N1248) was involved in an incident near Phoenix, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1248.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 20, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA108
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20220224104701
Coordinates
33.688306, -112.082550
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 improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
KA18066364
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
S7

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHNSTONE TERRY DEAN
Address
29053 N 94TH PL
Status
Deregistered
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85262-2317
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# WPR22LA108