N188CGCORY GREEN KITFOX SERIES 7 STI2024-03-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CORY GREEN KITFOX SERIES 7 STIS/N: KA18184375

Summary

On March 31, 2024, a Cory Green KITFOX SERIES 7 STI (N188CG) was involved in an incident near Hermiston, OR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N188CG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 31, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA022
Location
Hermiston, OR
Event ID
20240409194056
Coordinates
45.828680, -119.260410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CORY GREEN
Serial Number
KA18184375
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2021
Model / ICAO
KITFOX SERIES 7 STI
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX SERIES 7 STI

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LOMBARDO JAMES C
Address
PO BOX 42
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
OR 97031-0002
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# ANC24LA022