N596JWKitfox Model 22022-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Kitfox Model 2S/N: 596

Summary

On June 04, 2022, a Kitfox Model 2 (N596JW) was involved in an incident near San Marcos, 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 directional control during the landing roll.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA254. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N596JW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 4, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA254
Location
San Marcos, TX
Event ID
20220620105277
Coordinates
29.555700, -97.517800
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 directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
596
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Model 2SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX MODEL 2

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SWISHER JAMES M
Address
160 CALICHE TRL
City
SAN MARCOS
State / Zip Code
TX 78666-8170
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# CEN22LA254