Pilot Debrief

Marshall James J Cozy MK IV near Midlothian, TX — 2008-07-24

Final reportDFW08LA197
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Date
2008-07-24
Location
Midlothian, TX, USA
Aircraft
Marshall James J Cozy MK IV
Registration
N500K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wall of the rock quarry.

NTSB narrative

The experimental airplane flew through a 100 foot deep rock quarry at high speed at an estimated altitude of 20 to 30 feet above ground level. One witness said he waved at the airplane as it flew directly toward him then banked away from his bulldozer and pitched up to avoid a rock pile. The airplane then collided with the quarry wall about 20 feet from the floor of the quarry. Examination of the propeller blades revealed damage that was consistent with engine power at the time of impact.

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