No fatalities

25 Jan 2020: MERWIN Kitfox S7 Super S — Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear, AZ, United States
SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Nose/tail gear attach section — FailureDirectional control — Not attained/maintained