Kitfox S7 SUPER SPORT N295P

Summary

On 16 March 2024 at about 19:09 local time, a Kitfox S7 SUPER SPORT registered N295P, operated by 295P LLC, was involved in an accident near Asotin, Washington, 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

16 March 2024 at 19:09

Classification

Accident

Location

Asotin, Washington, United States

Coordinates

46.0863, -116.9828

Aircraft

Kitfox S7 SUPER SPORT

Registration

N295P

Category

Airplane

Year built

2023

Engines

1

Operator

295P LLC

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Lewiston → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24LA113

2 people had minor injuries.

Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low altitude flying.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while maneuvering in a canyon over a river, the airplane collided with an unmarked powerline. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the water and both occupants exited before the airplane sank. The airplane was not recovered from the river and was presumed substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.