N174PHHINTON KITFOX 1991-07-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

HINTON KITFOX S/N: 174

Summary

On July 28, 1991, a Hinton KITFOX (N174PH) was involved in an incident near Killen, AL. 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: WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF A CARBURETOR HEAT SYSTEM ON THE ENGINE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N174PH.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 28, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA143
Location
KILLEN, AL
Event ID
20001212X17450
Coordinates
34.859439, -87.520240
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WEATHER CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF A CARBURETOR HEAT SYSTEM ON THE ENGINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HINTON
Serial Number
174
Model / ICAO
KITFOX

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HINTON PAUL M
Address
RT 4 BOX 734
Status
Deregistered
City
KILLEN
State / Zip Code
AL 35645
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# ATL91LA143