# NTSB ATL01LA092: Kolb Twin Star Mark III, N703BL, Edgewater, FL, July 24, 2001 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 24, 2001, 13:17 local (17:17 UTC) - Place: Edgewater, FL - Coordinates: 28.98064, -80.91996 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=28.9806&lon=-80.9200&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report July 25, 2002 - Report: Approved by Office Director - Parties: Orlando FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 52866 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL01LA092 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/52866/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA092 ## Probable cause The loss of flight control in-flight for undetermined reasons, that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with the ground. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Loss of control - in flight, climb - reason for occurrence undetermined, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled - terrain condition - ground ## Analysis A Kolb Twin Star, Mark III, impacted the ground in a backyard of a single family dwelling in Edgewater, Florida. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff from Massey Air Ranch Airport on runway 18, he experienced a loss of control of the airplane during his second left turn. The pilot stated that the elevator and aileron did not respond to the movement of the control stick. The airplane collided with the ground as the pilot attempted to regain control. Examination of the airplane revealed continuity existed between the control stick and the elevators and ailerons. ## Factual narrative On July 24, 2001 at 1317 eastern daylight time, a Kolb Twin Star, Mark III, N703BL registered to the pilot, impacted the ground in a backyard of a single family dwelling in Edgewater, Florida. The personal flight was conducted by the pilot under the provisions of Title 14 CFR 91with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane was substantially damage. The private pilot received serious injuries. The flight originated from Massey Ranch Airport, New Smyrna Beach, Florida at 1310. The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff from Massey Air Ranch Airport on runway 18, he experienced a loss of control of the airplane during his second left turn. The pilot stated that the elevator and aileron did not respond to the movement of the control stick. The pilot stated that he tried to use engine power to regain control of the airplane. The airplane collided with the ground as the pilot attempted to regain control. Witnesses stated that they heard the engine sputtering prior to the impact with the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed continuity existed between the control stick and the elevators. Examination of the control stick showed continuity through the aileron torque tube to the right and left push pull tube. Examination of the of the actual ailerons, flaps and rudder were not performed due to the substantial damage to those systems. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N703BL](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N703BL-2001-11-13), registration cancelled 2001-11-13, S/N MT993-00008, built 2001 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Kolb Twin Star Mark III - Registry model: [Limpert Robert J KOLB TWINSTAR MK III](https://openairdocs.org/model/limpert-robert-j-kolb-twinstar-mk-iii) (registry code 05611RV) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: MT993-00008 - Engines: Rotax 912 UL 80 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Destroyed - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Robert J Limpert - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: X50, Massey, FL - Airport: X50, Massey Ranch Airpark, runway 18, 3,845 × 60 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 62; injuries: serious; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; last flight review February 1, 2001; seat: left; flight hours: 4,000 total, 20 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 170° at 9 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 30.07 inHg - Observed at: DAB ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20010724027879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010724027879A), Jul 24, 2001: Amtr MARKIII, New Smyrna Beac, FL, Destroyed. (-23) On July 24, 2001, an amateur built aircraft, a kolb twin star crashed after taking off from the Massey air ranch airport located near edgewater, Florida.… From the NTSB's public API. 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