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N998DS
2000 SMYTHE DONALD F KITFOX CLASSIC IV
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
M & K FLYING SERVICE INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
HOT SPRINGS, AR
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Mar 27, 2015
Airworthiness Date
Mar 29, 2000
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Approved Operations
Amateur Built

Airframe

Manufacturer
SMYTHE DONALD F
Model
KITFOX CLASSIC IV
Year
2000
Serial Number
C9508-0124
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
-
Kit Manufacturer
SKYSTAR ACFT CO
Kit Model
KITFOX CLASSIC IV

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)
ADF0B7
Mode S Code (Octal)
53370267

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

May 24, 2014 Accident Substantial Slaughter, LA
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to takeoff in conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive rate of climb and resulted in its failure to clear trees.

NTSB CEN14LA251