Pilot Debrief

KOLB FIRE FLY near West Middlesex, PA — 2016-10-28

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Date
2016-10-28
Location
West Middlesex, PA, USA
Airport
PA21
Aircraft
KOLB FIRE FLY
Registration
UNREG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The noncertificated pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.

NTSB narrative

According to the noncertificated pilot of the unregistered airplane, he was flying at a low altitude when he encountered a wind gust. He then lost control of the airplane, and it subsequently impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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