N4287YTipton Kitfox Kitfox IV2023-06-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Tipton Kitfox Kitfox IVS/N: 1661T1

Summary

On June 17, 2023, a Tipton Kitfox Kitfox IV (N4287Y) was involved in an accident near Odessa, MO. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA242. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4287Y.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 17, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA242
Location
Odessa, MO
Event ID
20230617192388
Coordinates
39.009602, -94.000538
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TIPTON KITFOX
Serial Number
1661T1
Engine Type
4-cycle
Model / ICAO
Kitfox IVSA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX IV

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CERNIK TYLER
Address
30565 YOUNG DR
City
GIRALTAR
State / Zip Code
MI 48173-9529
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# CEN23LA242