Pro-Built KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER N42RA

Summary

On 30 September 1995 at about 00:47 local time, a Pro-Built KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER registered N42RA was involved in an accident near Lakeport, California, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

30 September 1995 at 00:47

Classification

Accident

Location

Lakeport, California, United States

Nearest airport

Lampson (1O2)

Coordinates

39.0390, -122.9292

Aircraft

Pro-Built KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER

Registration

N42RA

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX95LA345

2 people had minor injuries.

the pilot's improper installation of the carburetors.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

Shortly after takeoff, the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing near the airport. The pilot said that he had built the experimental airplane, and had installed the engine and its accessories. Engine examination revealed that the left-hand carburetor slide valve was improperly installed and was leaking. The right-hand carburetor choke was partially open and the vent lines were improperly routed. The engine integrity and ignition system operated normally. According to the engine manufacturer, the carburetor anomalies and the improperly routed vent lines would result in an engine loss of power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.