1 fatal · Kitfox Series 6 · 2021-06-20 · Likely, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR21FA232
Event ID
20210620103292
Type
Accident
Date
2021-06-20
Location
Likely, CA, USA
Coordinates
41.249255, -120.53129
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Kitfox
Model
Series 6
Registration
N617Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s poor decision making in attempting a takeoff from a field with high vegetation and a high-density altitude, which resulted in decreased takeoff performance and impact with terrain.