# N89HL: 1991 Gustafson Richard A KITFOX III

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Gustafson Richard A KITFOX III](https://openairdocs.org/model/gustafson-richard-a-kitfox-iii) (registry code 05618DA, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 935
- Year built: 1991
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: July 23, 1992
- Certificate issued: January 7, 2026
- Expires: January 31, 2033
- Mode S code: AC43B5
- Registered owner: [Craddock Jeffrey C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRADDOCK%20JEFFREY%20C)
- Location: [Eagle Creek, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eagle%20Creek)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 45.3469° N, 122.3208° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97022, 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=89HL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N89HL

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 (Gustafson Richard A KITFOX III)

None in force.

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

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N89HL.

## 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.

- [Incident 19960315012809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960315012809I), Mar 15, 1996: Amtrdf KITFOX (N89HL), Van Nuys, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: aircraft ground looped when unexpected 15 knots cross wind surprised inexperienced pilot in tail dragger. Pilot has agreed to take additional tail…

## 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 N89HL

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N89HL before.

- [Cancelled 1989-12-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N89HL-1989-12-21): Bell 206B, S/N 3784. N-number assigned, not yet registered

## Related

- Other Gustafson Richard A KITFOX III aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/gustafson-richard-a-kitfox-iii/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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