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January 31, 2009 · D-Fly UL Stork · N620KJ
Jackson, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jackson, GA
Aircraft
D-Fly UL Stork
Tail Number
N620KJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA149
The pilot/owner of the experimental, amateur-built airplane was in cruise flight at 1,500 ft above ground level when he shut down the engine by inadvertently activating an unguarded engine cutoff switch that was recently installed on the control stick. After two unsuccessful attempts to restart the engine, he performed an off-field landing to a golf course. During the landing roll the airplane impacted a metal box resulting in damage to the landing gear, propeller, and left wing strut.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine controls-Emergency shutdown system-Unintentional use/operation
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner of an experimental, amateur built, UL Stork was in cruise flight at 1,500 ft agl, when he shut down the engine by inadvertently activating a recently installed, unguarded, engine cutoff switch located on the control stick. After two unsuccessful attempts to restart the engine, he performed an off field landing to a golf course. During the landing roll the airplane impacted a metal box resulting in damage to the landing gear, propeller, and left wing strut.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftD-Fly UL Stork
Tail NumberN620KJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor · C90-12F · Reciprocating · 95
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 25 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC