Pilot Debrief

Kolb Kolbra near Jordan Valley, OR — 2008-05-25

Final reportSEA08LA138
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Date
2008-05-25
Location
Jordan Valley, OR, USA
Airport
1OR
Aircraft
Kolb Kolbra
Registration
N49KK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.

NTSB narrative

Witnesses located adjacent to the accident site reported observing the airplane overhead at a low altitude as it entered a steep right turn. As the turn progressed, the witnesses watched the airplane until it descended below a hill and impacted rocky terrain. One witness added that prior to the sound of impact, he heard the "engine speed up." Another witness stated that as the airplane was turning, its wings appeared to be almost perpendicular to the ground. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed structural damage to the fuselage and right wing. No anomalies were noted with the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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