Pilot Debrief

KOLB MARK III near Jonesville, LA — 2014-07-01

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Date
2014-07-01
Location
Jonesville, LA, USA
Aircraft
KOLB MARK III
Registration
UNREG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.

NTSB narrative

The owner of the light-sport airplane reported that the noncertificated pilot was taking aerial photographs during the accident flight. A witness reported observing the airplane flying low in a turn and then losing sight of the airplane as it disappeared behind trees. He regained sight of the airplane as it climbed back up above the trees and then heard the engine rev several times before the airplane disappeared behind the trees again. Witness marks and impact damage were consistent with the airplane striking a treetop before colliding with the ground. An examination of the airplane, engine, and related systems revealed no preimpact anomalies.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents7

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