Flight Tracker
N996DG
1992 GARDNER DAVID W KITFOX
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
GARDNER DAVID W
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
SEQUIM, WA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Oct 24, 1991
Airworthiness Date
Jan 7, 1993
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
GARDNER DAVID W
Model
KITFOX
Year
1992
Serial Number
996
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
BOMBARDIER
Engine Model
ROTAX (ALL)
Type
Reciprocating
Power
-

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ADE93F
Mode S Code (Octal)
53364477

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

Sep 15, 2002 Accident Substantial FAIRBANKS, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure during the takeoff initial climb. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

NTSB ANC02LA121