# NTSB MIA07CA142: Furey Kitfox IV, N93FD, Cowen, WV, September 6, 2007

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: September 6, 2007, 18:00 local (22:00 UTC)
- Place: Cowen, WV
- Coordinates: 38.367778, -80.561668
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.3678&lon=-80.5617&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report December 20, 2007
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 66610
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA07CA142
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/66610/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA142

## Probable cause

The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in separation of the propeller.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight collision with object, cruise
  - object - bird(s) (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- On ground/water collision with object, landing
  - object - fence

## Analysis

The pilot stated that while at a cruising altitude of about 1,000 feet above ground, a large bird impacted the airplane's wooden propeller, causing it to separate. At the time the airplane was flying at about 110 mph. The pilot made a forced landing in a field with power lines and fences. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a fence. The airplane then traveled down an embankment and flipped over before coming to a stop. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

## Factual narrative

The pilot stated that while at a cruising altitude of about 1,000 feet above ground, a large bird impacted the airplane's wooden propeller, causing it to separate. At the time the airplane was flying at about 110 mph. The pilot made a force landing in a field with power lines and fences. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a fence. The airplane then traveled down an embankment and flipped over before coming to a stop. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N93FD](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N93FD-2018-01-24), registration cancelled 2018-01-24, S/N JBS072, built 1993 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Furey Kitfox IV
- Registry model: [Furey John KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/furey-john-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05620YM) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: JBSO72
- Airframe hours: 811
- Engines: Rotax 912UL reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Dwayne McCourt
- Registered owner: Dwayne McCourt
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, September 1, 2006
- Departed: Craigsville, WV
- Destination: Upper Glade, WV

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 43; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: sport pilot; flight hours: 791 total, 611 in this make and model, 147 in the last 90 days, 59 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 57 °F
- Altimeter: 30.20 inHg

## 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 20070906830729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070906830729A), Sep 6, 2007: Amtr KITFOXIV, Cowen, WV, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft departed herold field (a pvt, grass strip located 12 NM, NE of summersville airport (sxl), on a FAR part 91 pleasure flight, and flew NE towards…

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.

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