Accident · 2023-12-08
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-12-08
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- BEAUCHAMP NORM KITFOX (N66180)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The separation of a propeller blade during the initial climb due to insufficient blade retention forces. Contributing to the accident was the propeller blade retention design, manufacturing defects that prevented the propeller from achieving adequate grip forces, the pilot’s decision to use the propeller with an untested engine combination, and the lack of initial and ongoing maintenance documentation provided to the pilot by the manufacturer.
Source: NTSB case WPR24FA053Flight 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.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 68 | Sport (driver's license) (2020-01-31) | 364.6 total · 250 in this make/model · 11.5 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.