Accident · 2017-09-05

NTSB case ERA17LA314 · RUDDER DWIGHT K KITFOX IV 1200 SPDST · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2017-09-05
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
RUDDER DWIGHT K KITFOX IV 1200 SPDST (N16KR)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.

Source: NTSB case ERA17LA314

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingSportNone68Sport (driver's license)2,100 total · 176 in this make/model · 2,100 as PIC

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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