ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286469
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| Date: | Saturday 17 October 2009 |
| Time: | 14:30 LT |
| Type: |  Denney Kitfox 4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N94HG |
| MSN: | GBS039 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 406 hours |
| Engine model: | Bombardier Rotax |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Crystal Falls, Michigan -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Crystal Falls, MI (50D) |
| Crystal Falls, MI (50D) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that immediately after liftoff he was unable to move the control stick to the left of the center (neutral) position, although he was able to move the control stick to the right, forward, and aft without restriction. The pilot returned for landing; however, 'at about 30 [feet] altitude the aircraft began to stall.†The airplane subsequently landed hard, separating the main landing gear. Both wings and the fuselage structure were substantially damaged during the event. The pilot stated that the accident occurred during the third flight of the day. A postaccident inspection was unable to confirm a restriction at the control stick. Continuity between the cockpit controls and the flight control surfaces was confirmed.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN10CA022
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 11:17 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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