13 Oct 2020: Kitfox Classic 4 NO SERIES

13 Oct 2020: Kitfox Classic 4 NO SERIES — Unknown operator

No fatalities • New Carlisle, OH, United States

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

  • Pitch control — Not attained/maintained
  • Pilot
  • Design

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 240/04kt, vis 10sm

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