ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284089
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| Date: | Monday 29 October 2007 |
| Time: | 16:15 LT |
| Type: |  Kitfox Lite 2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N46361 |
| MSN: | 2L 0010-004 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 246 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | N. Bonneville, Washington -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sandy , OR (03S) |
| (03S) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot approached an island and spotted a suitable location on the sand to practice emergency landings. He was about 10 feet above the sand when he started his climb to the west. Approaching the end of the island he saw a boat to the southwest, and there was a reflection of the sun on the water restricting his visibility. About 75 feet above ground level, the pilot maneuvered to the right to avoid flying too close to the boat. The pilot felt an indication of a stall and lowered the nose of the airplane. The airplane impacted the Columbia River, shattering the windshield and opening both doors. The airplane sank immediately; the crew egressed and swam ashore. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a stall-mush condition and collision with the water.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX08CA022
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 07:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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