# N87BS: 1988 Peterson G R II KITFOX MODEL 1

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Peterson G R II KITFOX MODEL 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-g-r-ii-kitfox-model-1) (registry code 05612KN, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1
- Year built: 1988
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 9, 1988
- Certificate issued: August 6, 2024
- Expires: August 31, 2031
- Mode S code: ABF427
- Registered owner: [Barnes R Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNES%20R%20SCOTT)
- Location: [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 46.7269° N, 111.9083° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 59602, within about 13 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=87BS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87BS

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 (Peterson G R II KITFOX MODEL 1)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 DEN90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA083), Apr 2, 1990: Peterson KIT FOX Model 1 (N87BS), Highwood, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A PREMATURE LIFT-OFF BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN A STALL/MUSH.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19900402007489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900402007489A), Apr 2, 1990: Amtrdf KITFOX (N87BS), Highwood, MT, Substantial damage. Practice short field takeoff. At liftoff, uncommanded roll to left. Crashed as left wing contacted ground.

## 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.

## Related

- Other Peterson G R II KITFOX MODEL 1 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-g-r-ii-kitfox-model-1/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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