N38KFNEW KOLB AIRCRAFT CO LLC KOLB FLYER SS2020-07-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

NEW KOLB AIRCRAFT CO LLC KOLB FLYER SSS/N: FK-1561

Summary

On July 11, 2020, a New Kolb Aircraft Co LLC KOLB FLYER SS (N38KF) was involved in an accident near Lutz, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following an unannounced transfer of flight control during takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA244. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38KF.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 11, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA244
Location
Lutz, FL
Event ID
20200713X80528
Coordinates
28.217190, -82.370755
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following an unannounced transfer of flight control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NEW KOLB AIRCRAFT CO LLC
Serial Number
FK-1561
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
KOLB FLYER SSD25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARVER CLARENCE K
Address
4241 BIRDSONG BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
LUTZ
State / Zip Code
FL 33559-6294
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# ERA20CA244