Summary
On December 04, 2004, a Goiden Circle T-Bird (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Ft. Dodge, IA. 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 loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
On December 4, 2004, at 1430 central standard time, an unregistered experimental ultralight Goiden Circle T-Bird, piloted by an uncertificated pilot, was destroyed on impact with terrain following a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that the engine quit approximately 80 feet above ground level after takeoff from his private airstrip near Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported serious injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The ultralight was last inspected on a reported date of November 10, 2004 and was powered by a Rotax engine.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI05CA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On December 4, 2004, at 1430 central standard time, an unregistered experimental ultralight Goiden Circle T-Bird, piloted by an uncertificated pilot, was destroyed on impact with terrain following a loss of engine power. The pilot stated that the engine quit approximately 80 feet above ground level after takeoff from his private airstrip near Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported serious injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The ultralight was last inspected on a reported date of November 10, 2004 and was powered by a Rotax engine.
According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the accident aircraft had not flown for several weeks and that the fuel tank was full prior to takeoff. No anomalies were reported.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI05CA044