Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA15CA087

McLeansboro, IL, USA

Aircraft #1

N4100T

SMITH VILAS KITFOX

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during the three point landing roll he failed to hold the stick all the way back, applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed down. The pilot stated the, "forward momentum caused him to apply the brakes harder." He further stated this was his first flight in this airplane make and model, and that he had not received any training in the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of training and experience in this airplane make and model.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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