N88VJKITFOX S52023-11-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

KITFOX S5S/N: 001

Summary

On November 04, 2023, a Kitfox S5 (N88VJ) was involved in an incident near Ririe, ID. 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 inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88VJ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 4, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA027
Location
Ririe, ID
Event ID
20231106193355
Coordinates
43.484880, -111.761020
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 inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX SERIES 5

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILSON KENNY
Address
PO BOX 50314
City
IDAHO FALLS
State / Zip Code
ID 83405-0314
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# WPR24LA027