# N35KF: 2007 Kelm David KITFOX 7, registration cancelled 2020-06-04

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: June 4, 2020
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Kelm David KITFOX 7](https://openairdocs.org/model/kelm-david-kitfox-7) (registry code 059021R)
- Engine: [Rotax 912ULS series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rotax-912uls-series) (registry code 55572)
- Serial number: 570311046
- Year built: 2007
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: 4 cycle
- Airworthiness: Experimental, registered before 01/31/08
- Airworthiness date: December 13, 2007
- Certificate issued: January 16, 2015
- Last registry action: October 4, 2017
- Mode S code: A3E35B
- Owner when cancelled: [Deford David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEFORD%20DAVID%20L)
- Location: [Pleasanton, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Pleasanton)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.6487° N, 121.8480° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 94566, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35KF
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=35KF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N35KF-2020-06-04

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Kelm David KITFOX 7: https://openairdocs.org/model/kelm-david-kitfox-7.md

## 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 GAA16CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA085), Dec 12, 2015: Kelm David Kitfox 7 (N35KF), Tracy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.

## 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 20151212022879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151212022879A), Dec 12, 2015: Kelm David KITFOX 7 (N35KF), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot departed lvk for pattern work at 1Q4. Pilot performed 3 touch and go's on rwy 30. During landing phase of 4th touch and go pilot lost operational control…

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