N422KHARTLINE J BON HARTLINE KITFOX III2025-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

HARTLINE J BON HARTLINE KITFOX IIIS/N: 1000

Summary

On July 22, 2025, a Hartline J Bon HARTLINE KITFOX III (N422K) was involved in an accident near Logan, UT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. 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 airplane control during takeoff in variable wind and high density altitude conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA227. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N422K.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA227
Location
Logan, UT
Event ID
20250728200648
Coordinates
41.790000, -111.850000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in variable wind and high density altitude conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HARTLINE J BON
Serial Number
1000
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
HARTLINE KITFOX IIIFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HARTLINE KITFOX III

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KIDD ROBERT LEE
Address
444 E 700 S
City
LOGAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84321-5534
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# WPR25LA227