Probable cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was diverting from the planned destination due to inclement weather along his route of flight. The pilot reported that during the approach to land, the airplane encountered wind gusts which resulted in the airplane stalling. The reported wind at the airport around the time of the accident indicated wind gusts from 13 to 23 knots.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA208 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 15, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Baraboo, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells Airpor (DLL)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built KITFOX 4
- N-number
- N421KF
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.