# NTSB Accident MIA02LA172
> **Ronald Levee Kitfox IV** · 2002-09-29 · De Land, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA02LA172
- **Event ID:** 20020930X05246
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-09-29
- **Location:** De Land, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.066944, -81.283889
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ronald Levee
- **Model:** Kitfox IV
- **Registration:** N1441Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the flare/touchdown resulting in substantial damage.  A factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot for his continuing the approach in close proximity to a departing airplane.

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