ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295236
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| Date: | Thursday 11 September 2003 |
| Time: | 14:53 LT |
| Type: | Rand Robinson KR-2 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N60MS |
| MSN: | 001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 186 hours |
| Engine model: | Hapi 602--D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clarinda, Iowa -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Clarinda, IA (N/A) |
| Clarinda Municipal Airport, IA (ICL/KICL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The amateur-built airplane was substantially damaged when it hit a roadway sign and subsequently impacted the terrain immediately after takeoff from a gravel road. The pilot had reportedly made a precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather. Approximately 3 hours after the precautionary landing, the weather cleared and the pilot felt that he would be able to takeoff safely. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft began "hopping" on the gravel, according to the pilot. He reportedly transitioned to a soft field takeoff procedure, but the aircraft started "sliding on the gravel." The pilot noted that he rotated prematurely and due to the gradual downhill terrain, was soon out of ground effect. He stated: "I decided to climb out straight ahead and go under the power lines. I lowered the nose for speed and thought that I had cleared the stop sign." However, the left main landing gear caught the sign causing the aircraft to flip over and subsequently impact the terrain.
Probable Cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the roadway sign. The loose gravel and the sign were contributing factors.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI03LA309
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 19:36 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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