N11TYYATES TOM W Kitfox III2025-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

YATES TOM W Kitfox IIIS/N: 001 TY

Summary

On July 04, 2025, a Yates Tom W Kitfox III (N11TY) was involved in an incident near Greenville, KY. 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 loss of control during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA257. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N11TY.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 4, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA257
Location
Greenville, KY
Event ID
20250704200458
Coordinates
37.228983, -87.151916
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 loss of control during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
YATES TOM W
Serial Number
001 TY
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
Kitfox IIIFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
KITFOX 3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RICHARDSON MICHAEL J
Address
511 BETHEL PL
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
KY 42345-1705
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# ERA25LA257