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June 7, 1992 · Takemoto KR-2 · N3LL
Aurora, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Aurora, CO
Aircraft
Takemoto KR-2
Tail Number
N3LL
Operator
Takemoto James H
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DEN92LA055
WITNESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE TAKE OFF AND CLIMBED TO AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 FEET. ONE WITNESS SAW THE WINGS 'WALLOWING,' THEN THE AIRPLANE 'STALLED AND WENT STRAIGHT IN.' ANOTHER WITNESS SAID THE AIRPLANE WAS 'IN A NEAR VERTICAL BANK,' LEFT WING DOWN, AND THE NOSE ABOUT 5 DEGREES BELOW THE HORIZON WHEN IT STRUCK THE GROUND. AUTOPSY AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROTOCOL DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF PHYSIOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT OR INCAPACITATION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTANT STALL.
Full Narrative
WITNESSES SAW THE AIRPLANE TAKE OFF AND CLIMBED TO AN ALTITUDE OF APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 75 FEET. ONE WITNESS SAW THE WINGS 'WALLOWING,' THEN THE AIRPLANE 'STALLED AND WENT STRAIGHT IN.' ANOTHER WITNESS SAID THE AIRPLANE WAS 'IN A NEAR VERTICAL BANK,' LEFT WING DOWN, AND THE NOSE ABOUT 5 DEGREES BELOW THE HORIZON WHEN IT STRUCK THE GROUND. AUTOPSY AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROTOCOL DISCLOSED NO EVIDENCE OF PHYSIOLOGICAL IMPAIRMENT OR INCAPACITATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTakemoto KR-2
Tail NumberN3LL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTakemoto James H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRevmaster · 2100 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 30000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC