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May 10, 2009 · Jihlavan KP 5 ASA · N21KP
Crete, NE
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crete, NE
Aircraft
Jihlavan KP 5 ASA
Tail Number
N21KP
Operator
Wayne E Woldt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA289
According to the pilot, he was departing Runway 35. Immediately after rotation, the airplane turned to the left and he was unable to maintain runway heading or alignment with the application of corrective control inputs. The airplane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in a left-wing-low configuration and rotated to the right resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot and passenger were not injured. An examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was wrinkled, the right horizontal stabilizer separated, and that the firewall was pushed up and aft. An inspection of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded safe operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was departing runway 35. Immediately after rotation, the airplane turned to the left and he was unable to maintain runway heading or alignment with the application of corrective control inputs. The airplane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in a left wing low configuration and rotated to the right resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot and passenger were not injured. An examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was wrinkled, the right horizontal stabilizer separated, and the firewall was pushed up and aft. An inspection of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded safe operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 CDT
Nearest AirportCrete Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4201 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJihlavan KP 5 ASA
Tail NumberN21KP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWayne E Woldt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time23:54
Weather SourceWFAC