N533SEMCCAA ROBERT T AVID/KITFOX FLYER2025-09-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MCCAA ROBERT T AVID/KITFOX FLYERS/N: M002

Summary

On September 28, 2025, a Mccaa Robert T AVID/KITFOX FLYER (N533SE) was involved in an incident near Oakland, PA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA379. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N533SE.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA379
Location
Oakland, PA
Event ID
20251010201831
Coordinates
40.322714, -78.841268
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/owner’s failure to accurately determine the airplane’s weight and performance limitations before initiating the takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s improper engine power management and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MCCAA ROBERT T
Serial Number
M002
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
AVID/KITFOX FLYER
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
AVID/KITFOX FLYER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FERRARO GINO J JR
Address
1737 RAYMOND AVE
City
LATROBE
State / Zip Code
PA 15650-3040
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# ERA25LA379