Pilot Debrief

STONE Kitfox Series 6 near May, ID — 2009-08-30

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Date
2009-08-30
Location
May, ID, USA
Airport
0U8
Aircraft
STONE Kitfox Series 6
Registration
N2070A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Initial climb

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the takeoff initial climb.

NTSB narrative

The pilot planned to write an article for a local aeronautical publication following dinner at a restaurant located about 1/4-mile from the airport. Following dinner, the pilot's wife planned to take pictures from the air. The weather was clear, and the wind was calm. The pilot took off, and he made a low altitude turn toward the restaurant. He did not see power lines located about 40 feet above the ground, and while turning the airplane impacted the lines. The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunction or failure with his airplane precipitated the accident.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have maintained altitude to avoid power lines during initial climb.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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