Isaacson KOLB TWIN STAR MK II accident near Mansfield, TX
On August 27, 1995, an Isaacson KOLB TWIN STAR MK II (airplane) was involved in an accident near Mansfield, TX. 2 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- August 27, 1995
- Place
- Mansfield, TX
- Aircraft
- Isaacson KOLB TWIN STAR MK II · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 2 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 32.560°N, 97.111°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X04261
NTSB summary
On August 27, 1995, at 0820 central daylight time, an Isaacson, Kolb Twin Star MK II, homebuilt airplane, N141KE, impacted terrain following a loss of power after takeoff from Flying "L" Airpark near Mansfield, Texas. The student pilot and his passenger received serious injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The experimental airplane, owned by the pilot, was being operated under Title 14 CFR Part 91. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The pilot reported that, after takeoff, and climbing through 300 feet above ground level, the "engine failed with no warning signs" while in a right turn. He further reported that, he attempted to "put the stick forward to get airspeed for landing, but did not have enough altitude." Subsequently, the airplane impacted the ground approximately "45 degrees" nose down. A witness observed the aircraft descend into a plowed field, and roll over after impact. The airplane came to rest inverted at the initial point of impact. Examination of the airplane at the site by a FAA inspector, revealed the following: The support structure tubing for the tail section was bent approximately 160 degrees backward, under the cabin section. Both support braces for the main landing gear exhibited upward bending, and the fuselage was deformed and bent. Additionally, the fuel tank was found to be approximately 3/4 full. The pilot purchased the airplane in March of 1994; however, no record was found that indicates aircraft registry in the pilot's name. Additionally, no record was found that indica
Probable cause
the loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
