# N9259M: Emmons David W KITFOX IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Emmons David W KITFOX IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/emmons-david-w-kitfox-iv) (registry code 05630HN, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 1871
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: June 26, 1997
- Certificate issued: October 22, 2025
- Expires: October 31, 2032
- Mode S code: ACD45C
- Registered owner: [Nelson Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20SCOTT)
- Location: [Sharon, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Sharon)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 41.8608° N, 73.4492° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 06069, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=9259M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9259M

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 (Emmons David W KITFOX IV)

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 ERA22LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA016), Oct 14, 2021: Kitfox IV (N9259M), North Canaan, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.…

## NTSB investigations on N9259M not matched to an aircraft (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 OAK72FVA84](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72FVA84), Jun 19, 1972: Mooney M-20E (N9259M), Fresno, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0012), Jun 15, 1967: Mooney M20E (N9259M), Riverside, CA, substantial damage

## 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 20211014017079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211014017079A), Oct 14, 2021: Emmons David W KITFOX IV (N9259M), North Canaan, CT, Substantial damage. This narrative is based on witness statements, family member statements and examination of the accident site. The pilot has been unavailable for comment due to…

## 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 Emmons David W KITFOX IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/emmons-david-w-kitfox-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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