ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 314776
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| Date: | Monday 29 May 2023 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Kolb Firestar SS |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N994TA |
| MSN: | 456 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2007 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 108 hours |
| Engine model: | Hirth 3203 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lodi, WI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lodi, WI |
| Lodi, WI | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass runway, a sudden wind gust from the rear caused the airplane to weathervane to the right and lose lift. The pilot was unable to correct for the gust before the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. Both wings and the empennage were substantially damage during the nose over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was taking off on runway 27 with wind from 150° at 6 knots.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN23LA209
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2023 14:15 | Captain Adam | Added |
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