CORY GREEN KITFOX SERIES 7 STI
Hermiston, OR — March 31, 2024
Event Information
| Date | March 31, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA022 |
| Event ID | 20240409194056 |
| Location | Hermiston, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.82868, -119.26041 |
| Airport | Hermiston Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CORY GREEN |
| Model | KITFOX SERIES 7 STI |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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.