NONE · John H. Korb Jr. KITFOX III · 1998-05-24 · CARSON CITY, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98LA173
Event ID
20001211X10138
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-24
Location
CARSON CITY, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.260852, -119.78984
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
John H. Korb Jr.
Model
KITFOX III
Registration
N38JK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the right landing gear shock cord because of ultraviolet deterioration in an area of abraded outer fabric, that resulted in a loss of directional control on landing and subsequent ground collision. Factors were the owner/builder's failure to replace the worn shock cord, and the kit manufacturer's failure to include its replacement in the annual inspection checklist.