Lo-N-Slo Airsports MAXAIR DRIFTER XP-50 N41094

Summary

On 31 October 2005 at about 17:20 local time, a Lo-N-Slo Airsports MAXAIR DRIFTER XP-50 registered N41094 was involved in an accident near Cobbs Creek, Virginia, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

31 October 2005 at 17:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Cobbs Creek, Virginia, United States

Coordinates

37.4992, -76.3678

Aircraft

Lo-N-Slo Airsports MAXAIR DRIFTER XP-50

Registration

N41094

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Saluda → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC06LA024

2 people had minor injuries.

Failure of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

While maneuvering the airplane at an altitude of 500 feet, the pilot noticed the engine power drop by about 400 rpm. He initiated a left 180-degree turn, and within about 3 seconds, the uncertificated engine lost power completely. The pilot then performed a forced landing to a field, during which, the airplane impacted left wing low, in an "incipient stall" condition. The airplane then bounced and slid about 20 feet, before coming to rest at an angle about 90 degrees from the first impact. Examination of the Rotax engine revealed an inoperable ignition system.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.