N503BPKolb Company TWINSTAR MK II 1991-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Kolb Company TWINSTAR MK II S/N: TS223

Summary

On June 30, 1991, a Kolb Company TWINSTAR MK II (N503BP) was involved in an accident near Staples, MN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE DISCONNECTED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE/INSTALLATION, AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DER10. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N503BP.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 30, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DER10
Location
STAPLES, MN
Event ID
20001212X17204
Coordinates
46.360099, -94.800369
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DISCONNECTED ELEVATOR TRIM CABLE. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE/INSTALLATION, AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KOLB COMPANY
Serial Number
TS223
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
TWINSTAR MK II CA8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
POAGE WILLIAM T
Address
123 CLEVELAND SW
Status
Deregistered
City
STAPLES
State / Zip Code
MN 56479
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI91DER10