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NTSB investigation record

WPR15CA011

Completed

Foxair llc Kitfox light sport· N725KA

Date
October 12, 2014
Location
Nampa, ID
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 25, 2020

Primary finding

Probable cause

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

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

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.

Source record

Factual narrative

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.

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