Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA088

Fremont, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N455JS

Shaffer KR-2

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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