Summary
On October 18, 2025, a Roderick James Willmore KITFOX S7 SUPERSPORT (N98RW) was involved in an incident near Kilgore, ID. 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 failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA029. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N98RW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR26LA029