ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286042
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| Date: | Sunday 25 May 2008 |
| Time: | 08:49 LT |
| Type: | Kolb Kolbra |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N49KK |
| MSN: | KB01-3-00008 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1515 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Jordan Valley, Oregon -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Jordan Valley, OR |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Witnesses located adjacent to the accident site reported observing the airplane overhead at a low altitude as it entered a steep right turn. As the turn progressed, the witnesses watched the airplane until it descended below a hill and impacted rocky terrain. One witness added that prior to the sound of impact, he heard the "engine speed up." Another witness stated that as the airplane was turning, its wings appeared to be almost perpendicular to the ground. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed structural damage to the fuselage and right wing. No anomalies were noted with the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA08LA138
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 18:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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