| Crash location | 46.009167°N, 88.273889°W |
| Nearest city | Crystal Falls, MI
46.098007°N, 88.334024°W 6.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N94HG |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 17 Oct 2009 |
| Aircraft type | Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated that immediately after liftoff he was unable to move the control stick to the left of the center (neutral) position, although he was able to move the control stick to the right, forward, and aft without restriction. The pilot returned for landing; however, “at about 30 [feet] altitude the aircraft began to stall.” The airplane subsequently landed hard, separating the main landing gear. Both wings and the fuselage structure were substantially damaged during the event. The pilot stated that the accident occurred during the third flight of the day. A postaccident inspection was unable to confirm a restriction at the control stick. Continuity between the cockpit controls and the flight control surfaces was confirmed.
The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.