N494KFKitfox 4-12002022-02-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Kitfox 4-1200S/N: 1857

Summary

On February 27, 2022, a Kitfox 4-1200 (N494KF) was involved in an incident near Woodstock, TX. 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: The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA133. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N494KF.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 27, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA133
Location
Woodstock, TX
Event ID
20220303104718
Coordinates
33.579925, -94.422579
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
1857
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
4-1200

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2273 COUNTY ROAD 4003
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW BOSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 75570-5565
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# CEN22LA133