Aircraft Description
N161JB is a 1993 Bach Joseph E KITFOX IV, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bivens Jason D in Duncan, OK. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 8, 1993. The registration certificate was issued on March 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine, N161JB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F62F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N161JB was last updated on March 27, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Bach Joseph E is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Bach Joseph E aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the KITFOX IV model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N161JB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | CEN21LA454 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low-altitude during a practice for a short-takeoff-and-landing flight competition. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC