Amateur-built FLIGHTSTAR IISC accident near Haskell, Oklahoma, November 28, 2021
On November 28, 2021 at about 10:00 pm local time, a 2001 amateur-built FLIGHTSTAR IISC, registered N2772R, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Haskell, Oklahoma (Hasketll airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 28, 2021 · about 10:00 pm local time
- Place
- Haskell, Oklahoma · Hasketll · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built FLIGHTSTAR IISC, built 2001
- Registration
- N2772R · registry record · serial 301
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The noncertificated pilot reported that the engine lost power “abruptly” about 150-200 ft above ground level after takeoff. He executed a forced landing to a pasture off the end of the runway. During the landing sequence the airplane’s landing gear caught on the top wire strands of a barbed wire fence and the wings impacted two small trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. A postaccident examination by Federal Aviation Administration inspectors did not reveal any preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation. The noncertificated pilot reported that it was possible that the two-stroke engine seized, and that better maintenance of the automatic oiling system could have prevented the engine failure. The noncertificated pilot reported he had completed a condition inspection of the airplane about 9 months before the accident; however, he did not hold a mechanic or a repairman certificate applicable to the accident airplane and, therefore, was not authorized to conduct that inspection. The most recent condition inspection conducted by an authorized mechanic was completed in July 2016. Additionally, he did not hold a private or light sport pilot certificate. He was issued a student pilot certificate; however, associated solo endorsements had expired. The pilot was not certificated to operate the accident airplane.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during emergency descent
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during emergency descent
The NTSB's findings
- Aircraft › Aircraft power plant › Engine (reciprocating) › (general) › Unknown/Not determined
- Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Unknown/Not determined
Pilot
- Flight time: 407 hours in all; 289 in this make and model; 324 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: None
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 311 hours
- Last inspection: condition inspection, January 1, 2016; 172 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 970 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax 582 UL DCDI (piston); 311 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 2K9 Haskell OK at 10:00 pm
- Destination: 2K9 Haskell OK
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 35, 3,710 ft by 30 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 59°F (15°C), dew point 34°F (1°C)
- Altimeter: 30.20 inHg
- Observation at 3:55 pm from KOKM, 17 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KOKM 282155Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3020
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
5 documents, released by the NTSB on January 27, 2022. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 9 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Email Correspondence -- Pilot / Owner | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 3 | Conversation Summary -- FAA Inspector | PDF, 1 page | View Download |
| 4 | Accident Photos | PDF, 7 pages | View Download |
| 5 | Maintenance Records | PDF, 3 pages | View Download |
The same docket at the NTSB · documents without a copy here are fetched from the NTSB when you open them.
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