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
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn immediately after takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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