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January 4, 2011 · Ferkin Kitfox IV · N90TY

Homedale, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Homedale, ID
Aircraft
Ferkin Kitfox IV
Tail Number
N90TY
Operator
Ty Ferkin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11CA088

Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the oil pressure gauge indicated no oil pressure. The pilot performed a precautionary landing on a snow-covered hill. He examined the airplane and discovered that the sending wire had disconnected from the oil pressure gauge. He plugged it in and the oil pressure gauge functioned properly. He estimated that the snow cover was 4 inches deep. During the takeoff roll, he raised the tailwheel and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated that he should have used soft-field takeoff techniques due to the snow-covered terrain.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the snow-covered terrain during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

Full Narrative

The pilot submitted a written statement. Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the oil pressure gauge showed no oil pressure. The pilot performed a precautionary landing on a snow-covered hill. He examined the airplane and discovered that the sending wire had disconnected from the oil pressure gauge. He plugged it in and the oil pressure gauge functioned properly. He estimated that the snow cover was 4 inches deep. During the takeoff roll, he raised the tailwheel. The airplane then nosed-over. The pilot stated that he should have used soft-field takeoff techniques due to the snow-covered terrain.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFerkin Kitfox IV
Tail NumberN90TY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTy Ferkin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.42 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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