Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
NTSB 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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA177 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 3, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Indian Trail, North Carolina
- Nearest airport
- Goose Creek (28A)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Kitfox
- N-number
- N788Q
- 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.