N4878PKOLB FIRESTAR II2022-10-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

KOLB FIRESTAR IIS/N: F1067

Summary

On October 16, 2022, a Kolb FIRESTAR II (N4878P) was involved in an accident near West Alexandria, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA026. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4878P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 16, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA026
Location
West Alexandria, OH
Event ID
20221018106157
Coordinates
39.754150, -84.480300
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KOLB
Serial Number
F1067
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
FIRESTAR IIFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
FIRESTAR II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAWSON TED A
Address
7910 ELK CREEK RD
City
MIDDLETOWN
State / Zip Code
OH 45042-9317
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# ERA23LA026