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December 4, 2004 · Goiden Circle T-Bird · UNREG

Ft. Dodge, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 4, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Ft. Dodge, IA
Aircraft
Goiden Circle T-Bird
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI05CA044

An unregistered experimental ultralight, piloted by an uncertificated pilot, was destroyed on impact with terrain following a loss of engine power following takeoff from a private airstrip. The accident aircraft had reportedly not flown for several weeks and departed with a full tank of fuel. No anomalies were reported.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On December 4, 2004, at 1430 central standard time, an unregistered experimental ultralight Goiden Circle T-Bird, piloted by an uncertificated pilot, was destroyed on impact with terrain following a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that the engine quit approximately 80 feet above ground level after takeoff from his private airstrip near Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported serious injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The ultralight was last inspected on a reported date of November 10, 2004 and was powered by a Rotax engine. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the accident aircraft had not flown for several weeks and that the fuel tank was full prior to takeoff. No anomalies were reported.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftGoiden Circle T-Bird
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · Unknown · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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