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July 24, 2001 · Kolb Twin Star Mark III · N703BL

Edgewater, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Edgewater, FL
Aircraft
Kolb Twin Star Mark III
Tail Number
N703BL
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL01LA092

A Kolb Twin Star, Mark III, impacted the ground in a backyard of a single family dwelling in Edgewater, Florida. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff from Massey Air Ranch Airport on runway 18, he experienced a loss of control of the airplane during his second left turn. The pilot stated that the elevator and aileron did not respond to the movement of the control stick. The airplane collided with the ground as the pilot attempted to regain control. Examination of the airplane revealed continuity existed between the control stick and the elevators and ailerons.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of flight control in-flight for undetermined reasons, that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On July 24, 2001 at 1317 eastern daylight time, a Kolb Twin Star, Mark III, N703BL registered to the pilot, impacted the ground in a backyard of a single family dwelling in Edgewater, Florida. The personal flight was conducted by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR 91with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damage. The private pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from Massey Ranch Airport, New Smyrna Beach, Florida at 1310. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff from Massey Air Ranch Airport on runway 18, he experienced a loss of control of the airplane during his second left turn. The pilot stated that the elevator and aileron did not respond to the movement of the control stick. The pilot stated that he tried to use engine power to regain control of the airplane. The airplane collided with the ground as the pilot attempted to regain control. Witnesses stated that they heard the engine sputtering prior to the impact with the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed continuity existed between the control stick and the elevators. Examination of the control stick showed continuity through the aileron torque tube to the right and left push pull tube. Examination of the of the actual ailerons, flaps and rudder were not performed due to the substantial damage to those systems.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:17 EDT
Nearest AirportMassey Ranch Airpark (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3845 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKolb Twin Star Mark III
Tail NumberN703BL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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