Kitfox IV
Ozark, AR — September 24, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 24, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA454 |
| Event ID | 20210927103968 |
| Location | Ozark, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.67850, -93.72860 |
| Airport | Byrd's Backcountry Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Kitfox |
| Model | IV |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low-altitude during a practice for a short-takeoff-and-landing flight competition.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.