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June 23, 2001 · Kaines Kitfox 2 · N789MK

Mt. Morris, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 23, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Morris, MI
Aircraft
Kaines Kitfox 2
Tail Number
N789MK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA185

The pilot said that during the takeoff roll, everything seemed to be all right. He said he began to notice that the power was diminishing as he got further down the runway. He said that he was beyond the point where he could safely abort. He got about 30 feet into the air and realized the airplane was not going to sustain flight. The pilot decided to put the airplane down in a nearby pasture. During the landing attempt, the airplane's wing struck a tree and then the ground. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of partial engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 2001, at 1803 eastern daylight time, a Kaines Kitfox 2, N789MK, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when it struck a tree and terrain after taking off from runway 32 (900 feet by 45 feet, grass/turf) at a privately-owned airstrip near Mt. Morris, Michigan. During the takeoff and initial climb, the pilot reported a partial loss of engine power. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot said that during the takeoff roll, everything seemed to be all right. He said he began to notice that the power was diminishing as he got further down the runway. He said that he was beyond the point where he could safely abort. He got about 30 feet into the air and realized the airplane was not going to sustain flight. The pilot said he decided to put the airplane down in a nearby pasture. During the landing attempt, the airplane's wing struck a tree and then the ground. The pilot said that both of the airplane's wings were bent aft, the main landing gear were broken aft, and one propeller blade was broken off. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the engine, engine controls and other airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:03 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm NW)
Runway32
Runway Length900 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKaines Kitfox 2
Tail NumberN789MK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating · 64
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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