# N70265: Park Roderic B KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Park Roderic B KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/park-roderic-b-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05605D7, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: BDU-155
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: January 14, 1999
- Certificate issued: December 11, 2024
- Expires: December 31, 2031
- Mode S code: A95F44
- Registered owner: [Christensen Kristopher E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTENSEN%20KRISTOPHER%20E)
- Location: [Red Rock, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Red%20Rock)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.5413° N, 111.3911° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85145, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=70265
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70265

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Park Roderic B KITFOX IV)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Bombardier ROTAX (ALL))

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA123), Mar 29, 2025: Park Roderic B Kitfox IV (N70265), Marana, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while performing an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA071), Apr 6, 2005: Park Kitfox IV (N70265), Eagle Point, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Loss of partial engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20250329004529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250329004529A), Mar 29, 2025: Park Roderic B KITFOX IV (N70265), Pinal, AZ, Substantial damage. The pilot departed 4AZ8 intending to perform touch-and-go operations and practice emergency procedures at Pinal air Park (mzj). While en route to mzj, the…
- [Accident 20050406005069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050406005069A), Apr 6, 2005: Amtr KITFOXIV (N70265), Eagle Point, OR, Substantial damage. (-23) N70265, an amateur built Kitfox iv, departed beagle skyranch airport to the south. The pilot claimed that the aircraft suffered a partial power loss at…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N70265

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N70265 before.

- [Cancelled 1973-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N70265-1973-12-12): Cessna 185E, S/N 18502085. Exported to Indonesia. Owner: [General Conference Corp Of Seventh Day Adventists](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GENERAL%20CONFERENCE%20CORP%20OF%20SEVENTH%20DAY%20ADVENTISTS), [Washington Dc, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington%20Dc)
- [Cancelled 1962-06-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N70265-1962-06-08): Piper J-3, S/N 17246, built 1956. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Tektronix Employees Flying Club](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEKTRONIX%20EMPLOYEES%20FLYING%20CLUB), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland)

## Related

- Other Park Roderic B KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/park-roderic-b-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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