N70629DEWITT, RICHARD A. KITFOX 1992-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DEWITT, RICHARD A. KITFOX S/N: 69

Summary

On July 28, 1992, a Dewitt, Richard A. KITFOX (N70629) was involved in an incident near Vero Beach, FL. 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: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING IN A GROVE AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA92LA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N70629.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 28, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92LA155
Location
VERO BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001211X15235
Coordinates
27.639350, -80.390014
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING IN A GROVE AT WHICH TIME THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DEWITT, RICHARD A.
Serial Number
69
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
KITFOX DH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
12450 TITAN WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 34987-2525
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# MIA92LA155