Hi all, Just in South Africa, I personally know of two KR2 spin related incidents. In the 1st, the builder put some lead in the spinner to compensate for a too far back aft cg. On the 1st flight with two aboard, the lead came off, took the prop off and immediately the aircraft went into a flat spin killing both occupants. The pilot test flying the aircraft at the time was one of the most conservative persons I knew and I am convinced that he did not know about the lead in the spinner.
The 2nd incident involved an instructor testing some ones KR2 that had previous engine problems. After fixing these, the instructor took it for a flight to check it out. During climb out, the engine stopped and he, the INSTRUCTOR turned back to the airport. He lost his life and the aircraft as a direct result. I have had many engine outs in microlights. When I am low, I choose landing spots no more than 15 degrees to either side in front of me. Even if there are buildings ahead, one can steer the fuselage towards an opening. It is better to lose the aircraft than one's life. Anyways, looking at the accident reports it seems many make these same mistakes and pay with their lives in the end. Plus, it seems that most setting out to deliberately spin their KR2s, pay for it with their lives. It seems best to stay away from this manoeuvre at all costs and be ready to catch it early before it develops. Kind regards, Henni -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Monday, 18 September 2017 3:40 PM To: KRnet <[email protected]> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <[email protected]> Subject: Re: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi all, Again, only for those interested: I found this link: https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/dblist.php?AcType=KR2 Hopefully something can be learned from it. Kind regards, Henni, South Africa -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Hendrik van Rooyen via KRnet Sent: Monday, 18 September 2017 1:10 PM To: KRnet <[email protected]> Cc: Hendrik van Rooyen <[email protected]> Subject: KR> KR Spin restraints Hi all, Only for those interested in this specific topic, you mind find these quite interesting: https://app.box.com/s/2rb5zfgn5t1odck8jsaor1dynsottdsq If you have more of same (light general aviation aircraft only), please care to share the links with me. Kind regards, Henni, South Africa _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected]
