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March 15, 1993 · Barr Kitfox II · N569F
Sheridan, WY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sheridan, WY
Aircraft
Barr Kitfox II
Tail Number
N569F
Operator
Hanson Larry R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA93LA076
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. BECAUSE THEY FELT THAT THEY COULD NOT SAFELY RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE PILOTS MADE A DECISION TO ATTEMPT A FORCED LANDING ON A NEARBY DIRT ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL IN A STRONG CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT'S RUDDER BECAME INEFFECTIVE AS THE AIRCRAFT SLOWED. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS UNABLE TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM WEATHER VANING INTO THE WIND AND DEPARTING THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE ROAD IT IMPACTED A NEARBY FENCE.
NTSB Probable Cause
A PARTIAL POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS INCLUDE A STRONG CROSSWIND ON LANDING.
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DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER LOSS. BECAUSE THEY FELT THAT THEY COULD NOT SAFELY RETURN TO THE AIRPORT, THE PILOTS MADE A DECISION TO ATTEMPT A FORCED LANDING ON A NEARBY DIRT ROAD. DURING THE LANDING ROLL IN A STRONG CROSSWIND, THE AIRCRAFT'S RUDDER BECAME INEFFECTIVE AS THE AIRCRAFT SLOWED. THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT WAS UNABLE TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM WEATHER VANING INTO THE WIND AND DEPARTING THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AS THE AIRPLANE DEPARTED THE ROAD IT IMPACTED A NEARBY FENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 MST
Nearest AirportSheridan County (1nm SSW)
Runway23
Runway Length5037 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBarr Kitfox II
Tail NumberN569F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHanson Larry R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582DI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 16 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 27 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT