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October 9, 1999 · Kendall/Mckaughlin RANS S-10 Sakota RANS S-10 · N444YB
Hudson, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hudson, CO
Aircraft
Kendall/Mckaughlin RANS S-10 Sakota RANS S-10
Tail Number
N444YB
Operator
Robert Mason
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN00LA006
Following initial takeoff, the aircraft could not climb out from the surrounding terrain and settled into the terrain. Density altitude at the time was 7,000 feet above mean sea level.
NTSB Probable Cause
Inadequate preflight planning when the pilot failed to evaluate aircraft performance and weather. Factors were high density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
Full Narrative
On October 9, 1999, at 1100 mountain daylight time, a Kendall/McKaughlin Rans S-10 Sakota, N444YB, sustained substantial damage when it collided with terrain during initial climb following takeoff from a private airstrip 5 miles east of Hudson, Colorado. The private pilot occupant was not injured. The flight was operating under Title 14 CFR Part 91 and no flight plan was filed. The planned destination was Jefferson County Airport, Broomfield, Colorado. According to the pilot, he initiated several turns following takeoff due to terrain that the aircraft could not climb to clear. The pilot said the aircraft settled in a level attitude and struck soft terrain that caused the struts to penetrate the wings. Density altitude at the time was approximately 7,000 feet above mean sea level.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKendall/Mckaughlin RANS S-10 Sakota RANS S-10
Tail NumberN444YB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Mason
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC