Pilot Debrief

Kolb Mark II near Chisholm, MN — 2008-07-29

Final reportCHI08LA219
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Date
2008-07-29
Location
Chisholm, MN, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Kolb Mark II
Registration
UNREG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The uncertificated pilot of an unregistered airplane encountered a partial loss of engine power about 200 feet above ground level and the airplane impacted tall vegetation during a forced landing. The pilot said the engine continued to run and it produced "no power." The pilot elected to land straight ahead and impacted "small brush" and tall grass in a "swamp." The pilot reported no airplane mechanical malfunctions associated with the flight. He, in part, stated, "Did not determine cause of power failure but could possibly be prevented by doing more [thorough] inspection of aircraft."

NTSB coding

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