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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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