At about 1713 Central time, the ultralight aircraft was substantially damaged on impacting terrain. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. One witness estimated the aircraft reached 300 to 400 feet above the ground after taking off. The witness heard the engine power decrease, while the aircraft pitch increased as the altitude remained about the same. He observed the aircraft turn to the north and then it “tip-stalled” and spun into the ground. He heard the engine power increase as the aircraft spun.
May 2, 2010, Haysville, Kan., CGS Hawk
At about 1713 Central time, the ultralight aircraft was substantially damaged on impacting terrain. The private pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. One witness estimated the aircraft reached 300 to 400 feet above the ground after taking off.
Key Takeaways:
- An ultralight aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in substantial damage and the fatal injury of the private pilot.
- A witness reported the aircraft reached 300-400 feet, then experienced a decrease in engine power while its pitch increased at a constant altitude.
- The aircraft subsequently "tip-stalled," turned north, and spun into the ground, with the engine power reportedly increasing during the spin.
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