ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286581
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| Date: | Monday 7 September 2009 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Kitfox Speedster |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N43KA |
| MSN: | ACS 096 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 510 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 912 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Morrisville, Vermont -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Stowe-Morrisville-Stowe Airport, VT (MVL/KMVL) |
| Stowe-Morrisville-Stowe Airport, VT (MVL/KMVL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the initial climb after takeoff the experimental, amateur-built airplane climbed to an altitude of approximately 100 feet and experienced a momentary loss of engine power, which was followed by a total loss of engine power. The airplane was in a left turn when it stalled and subsequently struck hay bales. The airplane came to rest about 350 feet from the end of the departure runway. The engine was pushed aft into the firewall and the airframe sustained significant distortion. Examination of the wreckage, which included a detailed examination of the non-certificated engine, did not reveal any mechanical deficiencies which would have resulted in a complete loss of engine power. The airplane had been operated for about 510 total hours, and 3 hours since its most recent condition inspection, which was performed about 6 months prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA09LA509
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 12:53 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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