N440RS

Substantial
None

Kitfox IVS/N: 1440

Summary

On May 04, 2023, a Kitfox IV (N440RS) was involved in an incident near Gretna, NE. 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 clearance from terrain during a turn immediately after takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA171. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N440RS.

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