Probable cause
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
NTSB analysis
The experimental amateur-built airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with snow and terrain during a wheels up landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff. The pilot's accident report listed no mechanical malfunctions reference the airplane during the accident flight. The plot of the intersection of the local temperature and dewpoint on a carburetor icing chart fell in the serious icing - descent power range.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CHI08CA088 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 24, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fremont, Ohio
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built KR-2
- N-number
- N455JS
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.