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
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