N39KB is a 2012 Boyd Kenneth C RANS S-19. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912ULS series rated at 100 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Egg Harbor, WI. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 2012. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2024. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 14 years old
2024
2012
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The pilot was flying the airplane from the right seat as he practiced touch and go landings. He reported he had difficulty maintaining a stabilized approach, but elected to continue with the landing. The airplane porpoised during the landing, and the nose gear collapsed resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and carry-through wing spar. The pilot stated he was not very experienced in flying from the right seat and he did not have access to the pitch trim which was located on the left seat yoke. In addition, the he stated he should have performed a go-around instead of continuing the landing.
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