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July 6, 2019 · Fisher Flying Products Super Koala · N220FF

Hazen, ND

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hazen, ND
Aircraft
Fisher Flying Products Super Koala (2008)
Tail Number
N220FF
Operator
Individual
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN19LA219

The airplane owner and a mechanic had reassembled the airplane's wings and re-rigged the flight controls; the pilot had subsequently been having trouble with aileron control during test flights. The accident flight was the fourth test flight of the day to diagnose and fix the issue. During takeoff, the airplane "quickly" became airborne and began to roll to the left about 15 ft above the ground. The pilot applied full right aileron; however, the airplane continued to roll left and descend, and the airplane impacted the ground in a left-wing-low attitude, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing spar, bottom fuselage, cowling, engine, landing gear, and firewall. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed improper rigging of the ailerons. The improper rigging and improper aileron cable tensions most likely resulted in a loss of aileron control during takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The airplane owner's and mechanic's improper rigging and cable tension of the aileron control system, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On July 6, 2019, at 1045 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Freeman Super Koala, N220FF, experienced a hard landing during a return to Mercer County Regional Airport (HZE), Hazen, North Dakota, following a loss of aileron control. The commercial pilot was uninjured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by the airplane owner under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a maintenance test flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The local flight originated from HZE. The pilot reported that the airplane had undergone reassembly of its wings and flight control rigging prior to the flight. On the day of the accident, he performed the fourth test flight of the airplane. He reported the airplane was having issues with the ailerons being fully functional once in flight. The pilot and the airplane owner were attempting to diagnose and fix the issue. The pilot preflighted the airplane, taxied out, performed a run-up, and confirmed the controls were free and correct. During the takeoff form runway 14, the airplane "quickly" became airborne and about 15 ft above the ground began to roll to the left. After applying full right aileron, the airplane continued to roll left and descend, which led to a left wing-low impact with the ground roughly 10-20 ft from the runway. The airplane's left wing spar, bottom fuselage, cowling, engine, landing gear, and firewall were substantially damaged. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector from the Fargo, North Dakota, Flight Standards District Office reported the airplane was purchased by the current owner from an estate. The airplane was disassembled and transported via trailer to Hazen, North Dakota. The airplane owner along with a FAA certificated mechanic assembled the airplane and they told the inspector they had issues with the aileron cable tensions. The airplane owner reported that he called the kit manufacturer but was unable to get the information he needed. After several attempts to properly adjust the aileron cable tensions, they determined that test flights would be needed. Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed improper rigging of the ailerons and improper cable tensions. Inspection of the airplane maintenance logbook revealed the airplane was not properly signed off for return to service after maintenance.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MDT
Nearest AirportMercer County Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFisher Flying Products Super Koala
Tail NumberN220FF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIndividual
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503DCSI · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time15:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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