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April 5, 2014 · Terry F King Zenith 701 · N410KT
La Belle, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 5, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
La Belle, FL
Aircraft
Terry F King Zenith 701 (2012)
Tail Number
N410KT
Operator
King Terry F
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA191
The pilot/owner/builder reported that at 30 to 50 feet above the runway in a steep climb after takeoff, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane "nosed over quickly" and landed hard on the nose wheel, bounced, and landed hard on the nose wheel again, collapsing it, and causing substantial damage to the firewall and airframe. Examination of the airplane's engine by an FAA airworthiness inspector revealed that both magnetos were improperly grounded at installation. The installation as found resulted in a degraded performance, and over time, resulted in a complete ignition failure and total loss of engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a total loss of engine power at takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot/owner/builder's improper installation of the magnetos which resulted in the engine power loss.
Full Narrative
The pilot/owner/builder reported that at 30 to 50 feet above the runway in a steep climb after takeoff, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane "nosed over quickly" and landed hard on the nose wheel, bounced, and landed hard on the nose wheel again, collapsing it, and causing substantial damage to the firewall and airframe. Examination of the airplane's engine by an FAA airworthiness inspector revealed that both magnetos were improperly grounded at installation. The installation as found resulted in a degraded performance, and over time, resulted in a complete ignition failure and total loss of engine power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportLa Belle Municipal (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length5254 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTerry F King Zenith 701
Tail NumberN410KT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKing Terry F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85-12F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time13:53