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April 23, 1994 · Savage Kitfox · N446GS
Longmont, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Longmont, CO
Aircraft
Savage Kitfox
Tail Number
N446GS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA135
THE PILOT SAID THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, AND FULL LEFT RUDDER INPUT HAD NO EFFECT. THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, CROSSED AN IRRIGATION DITCH, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED, AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. ACCORDING TO A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSPECTOR WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT, THE WINDS WERE LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
On April 23, 1994, approximately 1135 mountain daylight time, a Kitfox, N446GS, was substantially damaged when it departed the runway during takeoff roll and nosed over at Longmont, Colorado. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The accident was witnessed by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The pilot told the inspector he raised the aircraft's tail to lift off and lost directional control. The inspector said the winds were light and variable. The following is based on the pilot/operator report. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the right and full left rudder input did not have any effect. The airplane departed the runway, crossed an irrigation ditch, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:35 MDT
Nearest AirportVance Brand Municipal (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length5130 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSavage Kitfox
Tail NumberN446GS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · LC532 · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility75 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:45
Weather SourceWFAC