# N998DS: 2000 Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/smythe-donald-f-kitfox-classic-iv) (registry code 05609GO, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Bombardier ROTAX (ALL)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all) (registry code 09050)
- Serial number: C9508-0124
- Year built: 2000
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Skystar Acft Co KITFOX CLASSIC IV
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: March 29, 2000
- Certificate issued: March 27, 2015
- Expires: March 31, 2028
- Mode S code: ADF0B7
- Registered owner: [M & K Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/M%20%26%20K%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Hot Springs, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Hot%20Springs)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 34.6422° N, 92.9899° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 71909, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=998DS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N998DS

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 (Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC 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 CEN14LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA251), May 24, 2014: Smythe Donald F Kitfox Classic IV (N998DS), Slaughter, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to takeoff in conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive rate of climb and resulted in its failure to…

## 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 20140524007929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140524007929A), May 24, 2014: Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV (N998DS), Slaughter, LA, Destroyed. Pilot stated that on t/o climb-out, he noticed he didn't have enough rate of climb to clear trees, so he aborted t/o and upon turning back towards field, the…

## 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 Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/smythe-donald-f-kitfox-classic-iv/aircraft.md
- The Bombardier ROTAX (ALL) engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/bombardier-rotax-all.md

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