N455JS is a 1984 Shaffer John Thomas KR-2. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Volkswagen CONVERSION rated at 36 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Fremont, OH. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Feb 1985. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 1984. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 42 years old
1985
1984
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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.
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