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May 29, 2023 · Kolb Firestar SS · N994TA
Lodi, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lodi, WI
Aircraft
Kolb Firestar SS (2007)
Tail Number
N994TA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA209
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass runway, a sudden wind gust from the rear caused the airplane to weathervane to the right and lose lift. The pilot was unable to correct for the gust before the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. Both wings and the empennage were substantially damage during the nose over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was taking off on runway 27 with wind from 150° at 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff from a grass runway, a sudden wind gust from the rear caused the airplane to weathervane to the right and lose lift. The pilot was unable to correct for the gust before the airplane impacted the ground and nosed over. Both wings and the empennage were substantially damage during the nose over. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the pilot was taking off on runway 27 with wind from 150° at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLodi Lakeland (0.2nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length1900 ft
Runway Width105 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftKolb Firestar SS
Tail NumberN994TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHirth · 3203 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 85 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time10:55
Weather SourceWFAC