N25ENMARK G ELLINGSON KITFOX IV2024-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MARK G ELLINGSON KITFOX IVS/N: 1681

Summary

On February 14, 2024, a Mark G Ellingson KITFOX IV (N25EN) was involved in an incident near Mesa, AZ. All 2 people 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 directional control during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA097. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25EN.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA097
Location
Mesa, AZ
Event ID
20240228193860
Coordinates
33.459502, -111.730670
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MARK G ELLINGSON
Serial Number
1681
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
KITFOX IVFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX IV

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ELLINGSON MARK
Address
2538 E FLORIAN CIR
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85204-5403
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# WPR24LA097