Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA233
Location
Lakeville, MN
Event ID
20060925X01400
Coordinates
44.518333, -93.266387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2025
Model / ICAO
KOLB MARK III CLSC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HOYT REBEL
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HOYT RON
Address
10306 BLAISDELL AVE S
City
BLOOMINGTON
State / Zip Code
MN 55420-5221
Country
United States
Analysis
The amateur-built airplane was damaged during a practice emergency landing approach when it impacted crops and the ground. The pilot reported that he was practicing a simulated emergency approach and that he got too low during the approach. He said that when he applied engine power the nose of the airplane pitched down due to the high pusher configuration of the engine. He said that he was unable to prevent the airplane from striking the crops and the ground.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA233