Aviation accident NYC97LA037

1 fatal · Richardson KITFOX 4 · 1996-12-24 · TRENTON, ME, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC97LA037
Event ID: 20001208X07237
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-12-24
Location: TRENTON, ME, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Richardson
Model: KITFOX 4
Registration: N922VR
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. The airplane's excessive gross weight was a related factor.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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