N302RSSMITH KITFOX II 1989-08-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

SMITH KITFOX II S/N: 302

Summary

On August 12, 1989, a Smith KITFOX II (N302RS) was involved in an incident near Malabar, 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 PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA89LA217. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N302RS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 12, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA217
Location
MALABAR, FL
Event ID
20001213X29184
Coordinates
27.979467, -80.580932
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 PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMITH
Serial Number
302
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
KITFOX II FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH RICHARD
Address
PO BOX 73
Status
Deregistered
City
MALABAR
State / Zip Code
FL 32950
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# MIA89LA217