KOLB FIRESTAR II
West Alexandria, OH — October 16, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA026 |
| Event ID | 20221018106157 |
| Location | West Alexandria, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.75415, -84.48030 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | KOLB |
| Model | FIRESTAR II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
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.