# NTSB ERA11CA177: Quist Kitfox, N788Q, Indian Trail, NC, March 3, 2011 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: March 3, 2011, 16:00 local (21:00 UTC) - Place: Indian Trail, NC - Coordinates: 35.119167, -80.584724 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.1192&lon=-80.5847&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 8, 2011 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 78490 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA11CA177 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/78490/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78490 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA177 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Quist David 4-1200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=05630JT), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Quist David 4-1200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=05630JT), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Abnormal runway contact](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090); cases with it: [Quist David 4-1200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?model=05630JT), [All aircraft, 1,506 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Loss of control on ground](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230) (defining event); cases with it: [Quist David 4-1200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?model=05630JT), [All aircraft, 4,585 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490); cases with it: [Quist David 4-1200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=05630JT), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full engine power. The airplane veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that the airplane bounced several times during the landing. After the third bounce, he elected to abort the landing and applied full-throttle. The airplane then veered to the left, departed the left side of the runway, and struck an, unoccupied parked vehicle before stopping. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N788Q](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N788Q-2013-08-29), registration cancelled 2013-08-29, S/N 1894, built 2010 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Quist Kitfox (4-1200) - Registry model: [Quist David 4-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/quist-david-4-1200) (registry code 05630JT) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Rotax 912UL](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912ul) (registry code 55592, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 1893 - Airframe hours: 12 - Engines: Rotax 912UL 80 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: David Quist - Registered owner: David Quist - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Last inspection: Condition, January 22, 2011 - Departed: 28A, Indian Trail, NC - Destination: 28A, Indian Trail, NC - Airport: 28A, Goose Creek, runway 04, 2,350 × 35 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review December 29, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 463 total, 12 in this make and model, 369 as pilot in command, 23 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: variable at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 57 °F, dew point 43 °F - Altimeter: 30.40 inHg - Observed at: EQY, 6 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20110303004059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110303004059A), Mar 3, 2011: Quist David 4-1200, Indian Trail, NC, Substantial damage. PIC misjudged the crosswind landing at Goose Creek (28A) runway 4, touched down on the runway and immediately began porposing. After the third bounce, the PIC… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on May 2, 2011, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=78490. 1.2 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 520 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40345136&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Weather Obsevations (item 2, .PDF, 17 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40345138&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Obsevations-Master.PDF - Accident Report Photograph (item 3, .PDF, 629 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40345198&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Accident%20Report%20Photograph-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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