# NTSB SEA85LA213: Todd KR-II, N5CJ, Boise, ID, September 14, 1985

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 14, 1985, 14:39 local (20:39 UTC)
- Place: Boise, ID
- Coordinates: 43.56044, -116.209777 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.5604&lon=-116.2098&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40237
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA85LA213
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40237/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA213

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - initial climb
  - rotation - premature, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - landing gear - overload

## Analysis

THE ACFT SETTLED BACK ONTO THE RWY SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF PUSHING BOTH MAIN GEAR UP THROUGH THE WINGS. THE PLT DID NOT HAVE ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE ACFT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5CJ), registered now, S/N 563024236, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: TODD KR-II
- Registry model: [Todd Jon R KR-II](https://openairdocs.org/model/todd-jon-r-kr-ii) (registry code 05648FY) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Volkswagen CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/volkswagen-conversion) (registry code 63501, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 563024236
- Airframe hours: 100
- Engines: Volkswagen UNKNOWN reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Kevin B. Yagues
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Destination: RNO, RENO, NV
- Airport: BOI, Boise Air Terminal

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 79; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 450 total, 150 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 310° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 12,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 19 °F, dew point 46 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: BOI

## 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 19850914045019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850914045019A), Sep 14, 1985: Amtr KR2, Boise, ID, Substantial damage. Descended back to runway after takeoff pushing gear thru wings. First flight in aircraft with sensitive controls.

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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