# N90TY: 1997 Rhoades Larry W KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rhoades Larry W KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/rhoades-larry-w-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05604Z0, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1800
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: November 28, 2023
- Certificate issued: August 5, 2023
- Expires: August 31, 2030
- Mode S code: AC6E93
- Registered owner: [Ferkin Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FERKIN%20AIR%20LLC)
- Location: [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 43.7102° N, 116.7376° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83607, within about 9 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=90TY
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90TY

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 (Rhoades Larry W 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR11CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA088), Jan 4, 2011: Ferkin Kitfox IV (N90TY), Homedale, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the snow-covered terrain during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB SEA04CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA160), Aug 16, 2004: Beyers Kitfox IV (N90TY), Sandpoint, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough grass runway, and the trees on the left side of the runway.

## 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; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20110104000029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110104000029A), Jan 4, 2011: Ferkin Mark KITFOX IV (N90TY), Homedale, ID, Substantial damage. The private pilot lost oil pressure and decided to make a precautionary off airport landing. A review of the landing area showed the mountain was snow covered…
- [Accident 20040814018229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040814018229A), Aug 14, 2004: Amtr KITFOXIV (N90TY), Sandpoint, ID, Substantial damage. (-23) N90TY, a 1995 Kitfox aircraft received substanial damage upon landingat the Olmstead skyranch located north of the Sandpoint, Idaho airport. The lowtime…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Rhoades Larry W KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rhoades-larry-w-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Rhoades Larry W KITFOX IV: https://openairdocs.org/model/rhoades-larry-w-kitfox-iv/stcs.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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