N820FLJOHANSEN KITFOX 1992-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

JOHANSEN KITFOX S/N: 580

Summary

On July 07, 1992, a Johansen KITFOX (N820FL) was involved in an accident near Gowen, MI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM SPARK PLUGS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92DEM03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N820FL.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 7, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DEM03
Location
GOWEN, MI
Event ID
20001211X15094
Coordinates
43.250282, -85.299728
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM SPARK PLUGS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JOHANSEN
Serial Number
580
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
KITFOX FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOHANSEN GEORGE A
Address
10250 W SIDNEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
MI 48838
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# CHI92DEM03