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August 15, 2006 · Hoyt KOLB MARK III CLSC · N232S
Lakeville, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lakeville, MN
Aircraft
Hoyt KOLB MARK III CLSC
Tail Number
N232S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA233
The amateur-built airplane was damaged during a practice emergency landing approach when it impacted crops and the ground. The pilot reported that he was practicing a simulated emergency approach and that he got too low during the approach. He said that when he applied engine power the nose of the airplane pitched down due to the high pusher configuration of the engine. He said that he was unable to prevent the airplane from striking the crops and the ground.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
Full Narrative
The amateur-built airplane was damaged during a practice emergency landing approach when it impacted crops and the ground. The pilot reported that he was practicing a simulated emergency approach and that he got too low during the approach. He said that when he applied engine power the nose of the airplane pitched down due to the high pusher configuration of the engine. He said that he was unable to prevent the airplane from striking the crops and the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftHoyt KOLB MARK III CLSC
Tail NumberN232S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · unk · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0