MINR · Girgen KITFOX II · 1998-06-06 · PEORIA, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98LA254
Event ID
20001211X10373
Type
Accident
Date
1998-06-06
Location
PEORIA, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.570968, -112.250419
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Girgen
Model
KITFOX II
Registration
N62KF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An engine failure due to a broken rotary valve for unknown reasons. Contributing factors to the accident was an inadequate inspection by the owner of a previously damaged engine during maintenance overhaul prior to installation in the airframe.