Curnutt Elton E SKY RANGER B N7714E

Summary

On 27 June 2021 at about 16:20 local time, a Curnutt Elton E SKY RANGER B registered N7714E, operated by Curnutt David L, was involved in an accident near Ellicott, Colorado, 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

27 June 2021 at 16:20

Classification

Accident

Location

Ellicott, Colorado, United States

Coordinates

38.9140, -104.4430

Aircraft

Curnutt Elton E SKY RANGER B

Registration

N7714E

Category

Airplane

Year built

2005

Engines

1

Operator

Curnutt David L

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Peyton → Peyton

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN21LA292

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported the flight’s purpose was to fly “low and slow” over the riverbed for a ceremony. During a left turn initiated about 250 ft above ground level, the pilot noticed a sink rate develop. The pilot applied full power, but the sink rate continued, and the airplane struck a tree that resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.