N440RS

Substantial
None

Kitfox IVS/N: 1440

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA171
Location
Gretna, NE
Event ID
20230504107812
Coordinates
41.096728, -96.283711
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 clearance from terrain during a turn immediately after takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
1440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX IV

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHIEFFER PAYTON ALEX
Address
24730 JADE RD
City
MARYVILLE
State / Zip Code
MO 64468-7342
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# CEN23LA171