N89CKKESKIMAKI CHARLES A KITFOX2023-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

KESKIMAKI CHARLES A KITFOXS/N: 311

Summary

On March 27, 2023, a Keskimaki Charles A KITFOX (N89CK) was involved in an incident near Rigby, ID. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89CK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 27, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA144
Location
Rigby, ID
Event ID
20230403106996
Coordinates
43.643770, -111.928150
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KESKIMAKI CHARLES A
Serial Number
311
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
KITFOXFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BALER CALEB
Address
PO BOX 344
City
RIGBY
State / Zip Code
ID 83442-0344
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# WPR23LA144