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May 26, 2008 · Hutton KR-2 · N4GJ

Roseburg, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 26, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Roseburg, OR
Aircraft
Hutton KR-2
Tail Number
N4GJ
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08LA140

The pilot reported that shortly after departure, the engine experienced a partial loss of power about 200 feet above ground level (agl) during the initial climb. The pilot initiated a 180 degree turn to return to the runway; however, during the turn there was not sufficient altitude or airspeed to complete the turn. The airplane stalled/mushed and collided with a road near the airport. The forward section of the fuselage was structurally damaged as well as the wings. Post-accident inspection of the engine revealed that the pilot had just installed a new air intake. The pilot stated, "the intake after liftoff proved to be very efficient, so much so that it leaned the fuel mixture." The pilot reported no mechanical failures with the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss.

Full Narrative

On May 26, 2008, about 1510 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Hutton KR-2, N4GJ, lost engine power shortly after takeoff from Roseburg Regional Airport, Roseburg, Oregon, and collided with the terrain near the airport. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local area flight. The private pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that he departed from runway 34 and the engine experienced a partial loss of power about 200 feet above ground level (agl) during the initial climb. The pilot initiated a 180 degree turn to return to the runway; however, during the turn there was not sufficient altitude or airspeed to complete the turn. The airplane stalled/mushed and collided with a road near the airport. The forward section of the fuselage was structurally damaged as well as the wings. Post-accident inspection of the engine revealed that the pilot had just installed a new air intake. The pilot stated, "the intake after liftoff proved to be very efficient, so much so that it leaned the fuel mixture." The pilot reported no mechanical failures with the engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 PDT
Nearest Airport1nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHutton KR-2
Tail NumberN4GJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1835 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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