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August 1, 2023 · George Stone KIT FOX Model 3 · N815US
Scottsburg, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Scottsburg, IN
Aircraft
George Stone KIT FOX Model 3
Tail Number
N815US
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA381
The student pilot attempted a personal flight in an airplane that did not have an airworthiness certificate. Additionally, he did not have any required student pilot solo endorsements for solo flight. A witness to the accident flight stated that the student pilot performed a successful airplane runup before takeoff. During the takeoff, the airplane lifted off when it was about halfway down the runway and climbed to about tree top level. A few seconds later, the right wing dropped, and the airplane descended into terrain in a nose-down attitude. The engine continued to operate after the impact until the witness turned the magnetos and fuel selector valve off. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane confirmed flight control continuity.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The student pilot attempted a personal flight in an airplane that did not have an airworthiness certificate. Additionally, he did not have any required student pilot solo endorsements for solo flight. A witness to the accident flight stated that the student pilot performed a successful airplane runup before takeoff. During the takeoff, the airplane lifted off when it was about halfway down the runway and climbed to about tree top level. A few seconds later, the right wing dropped, and the airplane descended into terrain in a nose-down attitude. The engine continued to operate after the impact until the witness turned the magnetos and fuel selector valve off. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane confirmed flight control continuity.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:22 EDT
Nearest AirportHonaker Field Airport (0.2nm NNE)
Runway2
Runway Length2750 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGeorge Stone KIT FOX Model 3
Tail NumberN815US
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 UL Mod 90 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC