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May 26, 1996 · Sky Star Kitfox #1 · N7030G
Bridgeport, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 1996
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Bridgeport, AL
Aircraft
Sky Star Kitfox #1
Tail Number
N7030G
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA087
The pilot stated that the engine lost power during cruise flight. He then attempted a forced landing. During the forced landing, the right wing collided with a tree, and the airplane was damaged. No reason was found for the loss of engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
Full Narrative
On May 26, 1996, at 1310 central daylight time, a Smith Kitfox #1, N7030G, was substantially damaged during a forced landing at Bridgeport, Alabama. The commercial pilot was seriously injured and his passenger received minor injuries. The aircraft was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 by the pilot. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time of the accident, and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight. The pilot reported that the engine lost power during cruise flight. The pilot attempted a forced landing. During the forced landing attempt the right wing collided with a tree, resulting in a loss of directional control and the airplane subsequently impacting terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSky Star Kitfox #1
Tail NumberN7030G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 532LC · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 10 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC