N915KFMESAFOX LLC KITFOX2023-01-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MESAFOX LLC KITFOXS/N: KA21118495

Summary

On January 19, 2023, a Mesafox LLC KITFOX (N915KF) was involved in an incident near Orlando, 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: An inadvertent encounter with the jet blast of another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s left wing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N915KF.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 19, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA116
Location
Orlando, FL
Event ID
20230123106617
Coordinates
28.425244, -81.329904
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent encounter with the jet blast of another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s left wing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MESAFOX LLC
Serial Number
KA21118495
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
KITFOXFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MESAFOX LLC
Address
544 7TH ST SE
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
DC 20003-2747
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# ERA23LA116