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N97GK accident description

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Crash location 28.878056°N, 81.940833°W
Nearest city Fruitland Park, FL
28.861376°N, 81.906470°W
2.4 miles away
Tail number N97GK
Accident date 03 Feb 2008
Aircraft type Kral Series 5 Kitfox
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

According to the pilot of the amateur built Series 5 Kitfox, he approached the private grass airstrip from the northwest, and set up for a straight-in approach to runway 09. During the final leg of the approach, the visibility was "slightly restricted" due to the morning sunlight coming from the east and haze. About 1/2 mile from the runway, the airplane encountered a slight downdraft, so the pilot increased engine power. About that time, the airplane's tailwheel struck an unmarked transmission wire about 150 feet above the ground. The airplane then pitched down, impacted the ground, caught fire, and was destroyed. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated in part, "[have] more altitude on final approach."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to sunglare and haze.

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