# NTSB Accident LAX98LA173
> **John H. Korb Jr. KITFOX III** · 1998-05-24 · CARSON CITY, NV, USA · NONE
## 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.

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