NONE · MCCAA ROBERT T AVID/KITFOX FLYER · 2025-09-28 · Oakland, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA25LA379
Event ID
20251010201831
Type
Accident
Date
2025-09-28
Location
Oakland, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.322714, -78.841268
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MCCAA ROBERT T
Model
AVID/KITFOX FLYER
Registration
N533SE
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot/owner’s failure to accurately determine the airplane’s weight and performance limitations before initiating the takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor’s improper engine power management and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.