N70396DYAR KIT FOX 1989-03-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

DYAR KIT FOX S/N: 266

Summary

On March 25, 1989, a Dyar KIT FOX (N70396) was involved in an accident near Purvis, MS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S REAR PISTON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR A FORCED LANDING AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N70396.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 25, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA114
Location
PURVIS, MS
Event ID
20001213X27952
Coordinates
31.139881, -89.400596
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S REAR PISTON. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF ALTITUDE FOR A FORCED LANDING AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DYAR
Serial Number
266
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
KIT FOX BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DYAR BARNARD
Address
1387 PURVIS COLUMBIA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PURVIS
State / Zip Code
MS 39475
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# MIA89LA114