MINR · Kitfox IV 1200 · 2008-05-24 · FlyingBar Ranch, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN08CA093
Event ID
20080624X00905
Type
Accident
Date
2008-05-24
Location
FlyingBar Ranch, MO, USA
Coordinates
37.174999, -93.12889
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Kitfox IV
Model
1200
Registration
N108KX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.