Kolb Firestar KXP | N4443G
March 7th, 2024 | Cave Junction, Oregon
Accident Location
- City: Cave Junction
- State: Oregon
- Latitude: 42.111739
- Longitude: -123.68126
- Airport ID: 3S4
Aircraft Info
- N Number: N4443G
- Make: Kolb Firestar
- Model: KXP
- Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
- Amateur Built: Unknown
Pilot Info
- PIC Name: Naylor, Thomas F.
- Gender: Male
- Pilot Age: 77
- Pilot Hours:
- Flight School: No
- Instructional Flight: No
- Pilot Certification: Commercial Pilot
- IFR Rating: No
- Pilot Error: Unknown
- Pilot Medical: None
- Pilot Incapacitation: Unknown
Analysis
- Date: March 7th, 2024
- Time: 11:30 AM Local Time
- Day / Night: Day
- VMC / IMC: VMC
- Phase Of Flight: Initial Climb
- Total People Onboard: 1
- PIC Fatality: 1
- PAX Fatalities: 0
- Ground Fatalities: 0
- Total Fatalities: 1
- NTSB No: WPR24FA104
- NTSB Travel: Yes
- AQP Classification: 12) LOSS OF SPEED AWARENESS, U-FIT
Probable Cause
DTSB: The DTSB determines the Probable Cause of this accident to be Pilot Error, in that the pilot climbed and turned left immediately after takeoff, somehow allowing speed to decay well below DMMS, and or flight in exceedance of the critical angle of attack. The aircraft stalled and spun to the left with not enough altitude to effect a standard stall or spin recovery. The pilots last FAA medical certificate was issued in 2002, therefore in flight medical incapacitation is also possible.
NTSB: NONE
Recommendation
DTSB: The DTSB recommends that all pilots of all aircraft become educated regarding DMMS, and that they placard and honor DMMS at all times unless on final where speed may be reduced to Vref as a minimum. DMMS is the same as Vy, and Vg for most all GA aircraft. The DTSB recommends that this simple reference be installed and honored at all times, especially during climb after takeoff.
NTSB: NONE
DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.