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January 10, 2005 · Myers Kit Fox Series VI · N982KF

Cleveland, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Cleveland, OK
Aircraft
Myers Kit Fox Series VI
Tail Number
N982KF
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DFW05LA053

The home-built experimental airplane was performing touch and go landings. One witness, who was located on airport property, observed the airplane flying "very low" to the ground at a "high rate of speed" (in ground effect) parallel to the runway. As the airplane reached the end of the runway, it "climbed steeply," started a left turn, and "spun" nose first into the ground. In a written statement, the 389-hour private pilot reported that he did "not have any recollection of the accident due to a head injury and/or medications." An FAA inspector, who examined the wreckage at the accident site, reported that the horizontal stabilator and electric trim for pitch control did not exhibit pre-impact anomalies. Additionally, a check of flight control cable continuity did not reveal abnormalities other than impact damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control and sufficient airspeed while performing an abrupt pull-up manuever after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.

Full Narrative

On January 10, 2005, approximately 1650 central standard time, a Myers Kit Fox Series VI homebuilt-experimental airplane, N982KF, registered to and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during impact with terrain following a loss of control after takeoff from the Cleveland Municipal Airport (95F), near Cleveland, Oklahoma. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, was seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from the Westport Airpark (4F1), near Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 1615. According to witnesses near the airport, the airplane was observed performing touch and go landings on runway 18 at 95F. One witness, who was located on airport property, observed the airplane flying "very low" to the ground at a "high rate of speed" (in ground effect) parallel to the runway. The witness added that as the airplane reached the end of the runway, it "climbed steeply," started a left turn, and "spun" nose first into the ground. There was no post-impact fire. In a written statement, the 389-hour private pilot reported that he did "not have any recollection of the accident due to a head injury and/or medications." Data provided by the pilot revealed that he had accumulated a total of 27 hours in the same make and model aircraft. An FAA inspector, who examined the wreckage at the accident site, reported that the horizontal stabilator and electric trim for pitch control did not exhibit pre-impact anomalies. Additionally, a check of flight control cable continuity did not reveal any abnormalities other than impact damage. Structural damage to the left wing and cabin area was observed. At 1650, the automated weather observing system at the Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport (RVS), located approximately 27 miles southeast of the accident site, reported wind from 210 degrees at 7 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, few clouds at 28,000 feet, temperature 66 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point 57 degrees Fahrenheit, and a barometric pressure setting of 29.87 inches of Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CST
Nearest AirportCleveland Municipal Airport (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMyers Kit Fox Series VI
Tail NumberN982KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 57
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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