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
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
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# CEN23LA242