MINR · BOWLES CHRIS KITFOX 5 · 2012-06-12 · Owenton, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12CA392
Event ID
20120613X23202
Type
Accident
Date
2012-06-12
Location
Owenton, KY, USA
Coordinates
38.622776, -84.778892
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BOWLES CHRIS
Model
KITFOX 5
Registration
N903XC
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the airplane make and model.