N455JS

Substantial
None

Shaffer KR-2S/N: 8009

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 24, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA088
Location
Fremont, OH
Event ID
20080317X00321
Coordinates
41.333057, -83.161109
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SHAFFER
Serial Number
8009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
KR-2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KR-2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHAFFER JOHN THOMAS
Address
1244 SYCAMORE ST
City
FREMONT
State / Zip Code
OH 43420-2361
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA088