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October 17, 2009 · Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · N94HG
Crystal Falls, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Crystal Falls, MI
Aircraft
Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/
Tail Number
N94HG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA022
The pilot stated that immediately after liftoff he was unable to move the control stick to the left of the center (neutral) position, although he was able to move the control stick to the right, forward, and aft without restriction. The pilot returned for landing; however, “at about 30 [feet] altitude the aircraft began to stall.” The airplane subsequently landed hard, separating the main landing gear. Both wings and the fuselage structure were substantially damaged during the event. The pilot stated that the accident occurred during the third flight of the day. A postaccident inspection was unable to confirm a restriction at the control stick. Continuity between the cockpit controls and the flight control surfaces was confirmed.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Lateral/bank control-Attain/maintain not possible - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that immediately after liftoff he was unable to move the control stick to the left of the center (neutral) position, although he was able to move the control stick to the right, forward, and aft without restriction. The pilot returned for landing; however, “at about 30 [feet] altitude the aircraft began to stall.” The airplane subsequently landed hard, separating the main landing gear. Both wings and the fuselage structure were substantially damaged during the event. The pilot stated that the accident occurred during the third flight of the day. A postaccident inspection was unable to confirm a restriction at the control stick. Continuity between the cockpit controls and the flight control surfaces was confirmed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CDT
Nearest AirportIron County (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width145 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/
Tail NumberN94HG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · ROTAX (ALL) · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC