Pilot Debrief

Shaffer KR-2 near Fremont, OH — 2008-02-24

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Date
2008-02-24
Location
Fremont, OH, USA
Aircraft
Shaffer KR-2
Registration
N455JS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with snow and terrain during a wheels up landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight. The plot of the intersection of the local temperature and dewpoint on a carburetor icing chart fell in the serious icing - descent power range.

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