Flight Tracker
N87TJ
1988 HALL KENNETH J KITFOX 532
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
3 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GORDON DONALD W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
MELBA, ID
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 18, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Jun 25, 2014
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
HALL KENNETH J
Model
KITFOX 532
Year
1988
Serial Number
158
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
JABIRU
Engine Model
2200
Type
Reciprocating
Power
85 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ABF5AF
Mode S Code (Octal)
52772657

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

Aug 30, 2019 Accident Substantial Nampa, ID
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The owner's improper installation of the tailwheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing as a result of severe tailwheel vibrations.

NTSB WPR19TA248
Feb 22, 1997 Accident Substantial BILLINGS, MT
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying airspeed while executing a downwind turn at low altitude immediately following takeoff.

NTSB SEA97LA062
Aug 23, 1995 Accident Substantial POMPEYS PILLAR, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. High density altitude, unavailabilty of aircraft takeoff performance data, and the short rough takeoff area were factors in the accident.

NTSB SEA95LA193