# NTSB CEN09CA289: Jihlavan KP, N21KP, Crete, NE, May 10, 2009 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: May 9, 2009, 19:10 local (May 10, 2009, 00:10 UTC) - Place: Crete, NE - Coordinates: 40.617221, -96.921386 - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.6172&lon=-96.9214&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report July 28, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - NTSB case key (mKey): 73814 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN09CA289 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73814/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA289 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Performance/control parameters: directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020): Aircraft › Aircraft oper/perf/capability · Not attained/maintained (probable cause); cases with it: [Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md?model=0600014), [All aircraft, 3,958 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md?model=0600014), [All aircraft, 9,295 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Takeoff: Ground collision](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200); cases with it: [Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?model=0600014), [All aircraft, 618 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Loss of control in flight](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240) (defining event); cases with it: [Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md?model=0600014), [All aircraft, 5,002 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/sequence.md) ## Analysis According to the pilot, he was departing Runway 35. Immediately after rotation, the airplane turned to the left and he was unable to maintain runway heading or alignment with the application of corrective control inputs. The airplane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in a left-wing-low configuration and rotated to the right resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot and passenger were not injured. An examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was wrinkled, the right horizontal stabilizer separated, and that the firewall was pushed up and aft. An inspection of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded safe operation of the airplane. ## Factual narrative According to the pilot, he was departing runway 35. Immediately after rotation, the airplane turned to the left and he was unable to maintain runway heading or alignment with the application of corrective control inputs. The airplane impacted terrain adjacent to the runway in a left wing low configuration and rotated to the right resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot and passenger were not injured. An examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was wrinkled, the right horizontal stabilizer separated, and the firewall was pushed up and aft. An inspection of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded safe operation of the airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N21KP](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N21KP-2010-04-15), registration cancelled 2010-04-15, S/N 5115133K, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Jihlavan KP (5 ASA) - Registry model: [Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA](https://openairdocs.org/model/jihlavan-airplanes-sro-kp-5-asa) (registry code 0600014) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Rotax 912ULS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912uls-series) (registry code 55572, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 5115133K - Airframe hours: 112 - Engines: Rotax 912ULS reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Wayne E. Woldt - Registered owner: Wayne E. Woldt - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental light sport (Special) - Last inspection: Annual, May 8, 2009 - Departed: CEK, Crete, NE - Destination: CEK, Crete, NE - Airport: CEK, Crete Municipal Airport, runway 35, 4,201 × 75 ft, concrete ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; injuries: none; sport pilot; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: sport pilot, with waivers/limitations; last flight review November 23, 2008; seat: left; flight hours: 114 total, 46 in this make and model, 75 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 6 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Temperature: 70 °F, dew point 34 °F - Altimeter: 30.11 inHg - Observed at: KLNK, 20 nm away ## 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 20090509006329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090509006329A), May 9, 2009: Jihlav KP5ASA, Crete, NE, Substantial damage. (-23) At approximately 1910 local time, the light sport pilot and the lone passenger were taking off on runway 35 at cek. Wind direction was 280 at 6 knots:… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.