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July 31, 1995 · Kolb Firestar · UNREG
Frankfort, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Frankfort, NY
Aircraft
Kolb Firestar
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Rocco a Lamanna
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC95LA209
On July 31, 1995, at 1800 eastern daylight time, a Kolb Firestar experimental, homebuilt airplane was destroyed when it collided with the ground during takeoff climb near Frankfort, New York. The non-certificated pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, personal flight. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the airplane was in the initial climb after takeoff when the pilot executed a right turn. During the turn, the airplane descended and impacted the ground. Postaccident examination by the FAA Inspector revealed no discrepancies with the airplane. No additional information is available.
NTSB Probable Cause
Inflight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
On July 31, 1995, at 1800 eastern daylight time, a Kolb Firestar experimental, homebuilt airplane was destroyed when it collided with the ground during takeoff climb near Frankfort, New York. The non-certificated pilot received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, personal flight. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, the airplane was in the initial climb after takeoff when the pilot executed a right turn. During the turn, the airplane descended and impacted the ground. Postaccident examination by the FAA Inspector revealed no discrepancies with the airplane. No additional information is available.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftKolb Firestar
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRocco a Lamanna
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0