How many accidents has the Kitfox IV had?

The NTSB has recorded 5 events involving the Kitfox IV: 0 fatal, 1 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 2 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Kitfox IV a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Kitfox IV has 5 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Kitfox IV Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 5 events recorded from 1996 to 2024.

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Fatal (0 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 21, 2024	Cleburne, TX	N16KR	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
May 04, 2023	Gretna, NE	N440RS	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn immediately after takeoff.
Oct 14, 2021	North Canaan, CT	N9259M	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which res… The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadvertent omission of stowing the carburetor choke before takeoff and in-flight after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
Sep 24, 2021	Ozark, AR	N161JB	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low-altitude during a practice … 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.
Mar 14, 1996	SALUDA, VA	N32495	Minor	substantial	a partial loss of engine power due to spark plug failure, and the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid lights at the end of the runway.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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