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April 6, 2005 · Park Kitfox IV · N70265

Eagle Point, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Eagle Point, OR
Aircraft
Park Kitfox IV
Tail Number
N70265
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05LA071

The pilot reported that shortly after take off, about 150 feet above ground level, the engine lost partial power. The airplane was unable to maintain altitude, and the pilot initiated an off airport emergency landing to an open field. During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed when the pilot tried to maneuver away from obstructions. The pilot further reported that this was the first flight after the airplane had been setting for about three months with the fuel tanks only partially full. The pilot stated that he had accumulated about ten hours of flight time since he purchased this aircraft. During an inspection of the airframe and engine by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found.

NTSB Probable Cause

Loss of partial engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor

Full Narrative

On April 6, 2005, about 1400 Pacific daylight time, a homebuilt Park Kitfox IV, N70265, registered to and flown by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a partial power loss shortly after takeoff from Beagle Sky Ranch, Eagle Point, Oregon. An emergency, off airport, landing was made to a field south of the airstrip. During the landing roll, the aircraft collided with terrain and the nose wheel collapsed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. During a telephone interview, the pilot reported that he took off to the south. Shortly after take off, about 150 feet above ground level, the engine lost partial power. The airplane was unable to maintain altitude, and the pilot initiated an off airport emergency landing to an open field. During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed when the pilot tried to maneuver away from obstructions. The pilot further reported that this was the first flight after the airplane had been setting for about three months with the fuel tanks only partially full. The pilot stated that he had accumulated about ten hours of flight time since he purchased this aircraft. During an inspection of the airframe and engine by a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Hillsboro, Oregon, Flight Standards District Office, no evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBeagle Sky (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPark Kitfox IV
Tail NumberN70265
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · Rotax 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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