# N996DG: 1992 Gardner David W KITFOX

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Gardner David W KITFOX](https://openairdocs.org/model/gardner-david-w-kitfox) (registry code 05618N9, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: 996
- Year built: 1992
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: January 7, 1993
- Certificate issued: October 24, 1991
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: ADE93F
- Registered owner: [Gardner David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20DAVID%20W)
- Location: [Sequim, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Sequim)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 48.0233° N, 123.1063° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 98382, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=996DG
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N996DG

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 (Gardner David W KITFOX)

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 ANC02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA121), Sep 15, 2002: Gardner Kitfox (N996DG), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure during the takeoff initial climb. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

## 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.

- [Incident 20060609010309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060609010309I), Jun 9, 2006: Amtr KITFOX (N996DG), North Pole, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] aircraft operated in the air doing practice maneuvers and touch and go landings then went down for the final landing when the…
- [Accident 20020914024669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020914024669A), Sep 14, 2002: Amtr KITFOX (N996DG), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that after take-off engine lost power due to unknown reasons. Pilot suspects possible failure of one of two carburetors. Pilot landed…

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

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