The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Hillsboro, Oregon
Location: Hood River, OR
Flight Management LLC
Accident Number: WPR21LA250
Date & Time: June 28, 2021, 10:30 Local
Registration: N10TA
Aircraft: L-BIRD LLC CCX-2000
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Flight test
On June 28, 2021, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built, CCX-2000 airplane, N10TA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Hood River, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot, who was also the Director of Maintenance (DOM) for the company contracted to perform maintenance, reported that the airplane was retrofitted with an experimental exhaust system consisting of a titanium exhaust header and an aluminum muffler. The pilot stated that following the installation of the exhaust, an uneventful full engine power ground run was conducted. After the ground run, the pilot initiated the airplanes first flight after the exhaust system was installed. Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost all power, and the pilot initiated a forced landing to a field. During the landing roll, the airplane struck trees before it came to rest upright in the field.
Review of a video recording of the takeoff revealed that about 24 seconds after takeoff, metallic shiny debris was observed trailing from the airplane. It appeared the debris originated from the area of the exhaust (figure 1).
Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed that the carry-through spar and the fuselage were substantially damaged. Initial examination of the exhaust system revealed that internal components of the exhaust were compromised and restricted the muffler assembly exhaust port. Metallic debris consistent with internal exhaust components was recovered from the runway and adjacent area.
The airplane was recovered to a secure facility for further examination.
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: L-BIRD LLC
Registration: N10TA
Model/Series: CCX-2000
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: Yes
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: VMC
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: K4S2,630 ft msl
Observation Time: 10:35 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Temperature/Dew Point: 34°C /14°C
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 3 knots / , 330°
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 29.79 inches Hg
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Departure Point: Hood River, OR
Destination: Hood River, OR
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 None
Latitude, Longitude: 45.672404,-121.56234 (est)
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