Shaffer KR-2
Fremont, OH — February 24, 2008
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA088 |
| Event ID | 20080317X00321 |
| Location | Fremont, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.33306, -83.16111 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Shaffer |
| Model | KR-2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with snow and terrain during a wheels up landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight. The plot of the intersection of the local temperature and dewpoint on a carburetor icing chart fell in the serious icing - descent power range.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.