Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
NTSB Number
DFW06CA003
Location
La Porte, TX
Event ID
20051107X01798
Coordinates
29.670833, -95.064163
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in two hard landings and subsequent loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N40120
Make
HARMS
Serial Number
S9909-0215
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
KitFox Series 5
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HARMS ROBERT M TRUSTEE
Address
5235 CRIPPLE CREEK CT
Status
Deregistered
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77017-5423
Country
United States
Analysis
This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW06CA003