N16KRKitfox IV 1200 SPDST2024-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Kitfox IV 1200 SPDSTS/N: LBS084

Summary

On September 21, 2024, a Kitfox IV 1200 SPDST (N16KR) was involved in an accident near Cleburne, TX. 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 maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA363. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N16KR.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 21, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA363
Location
Cleburne, TX
Event ID
20240923195161
Coordinates
32.358265, -97.301927
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 maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
LBS084
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
IV 1200 SPDST

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HODGES JOHN J
Address
4128 FM 3136
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEBURNE
State / Zip Code
TX 76031-8879
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# CEN24LA363