Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR15CA011

Nampa, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N725KA

FOXAIR LLC KITFOX LIGHT SPORT

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student had landed the airplane on the runway when it unexpectedly veered to the left approximately 20 degrees. The CFI called for power, instructing the student to abort the landing. The student applied full power and the airplane started to get airborne when it suddenly nosed over. The CFI stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's failure to maintain directional control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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