Flight Tracker
N573TB
2008 BAUER THOMAS G KITFOX III
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SMITH KEN S
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
FISH CREEK, WI
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Apr 9, 2024
Airworthiness Date
Sep 26, 2008
Expires
Apr 30, 2031
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
BAUER THOMAS G
Model
KITFOX III
Year
2008
Serial Number
1016
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
DENNEY AEROCRAFT COMPANY
Kit Model
KITFOX III

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
ROTAX
Engine Model
912UL
Type
Reciprocating
Power
80 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A75B39
Mode S Code (Octal)
51655471

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 27, 2026 Accident Substantial Ephraim, WI
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB CEN26LA268
Dec 20, 2014 Accident Substantial Bumpass, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper flare during a water landing.

NTSB ERA15CA080