N7183HROBERT GRIFFITHS KITFOX MOD II 1992-05-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

ROBERT GRIFFITHS KITFOX MOD II S/N: 531

Summary

On May 12, 1992, a Robert Griffiths KITFOX MOD II (N7183H) was involved in an incident near Burlington, WA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH/GUSTY WINDS, AND A FENCE NEAR THE RUNWAY.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7183H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 12, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA096
Location
BURLINGTON, WA
Event ID
20001211X14730
Coordinates
48.460262, -122.600006
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH/GUSTY WINDS, AND A FENCE NEAR THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBERT GRIFFITHS
Serial Number
531
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
KITFOX MOD II FK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX MODEL 2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MILLER DANIEL J
Address
420 WINTERY CIR N
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80919-1102
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA92LA096