# Ballow Richard C KITFOX 1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05612UB
- Manufacturer (registry): BALLOW RICHARD C
- Model: KITFOX 1
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/ballow-richard-c-kitfox-1

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N5154U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5154U): [Winnestaffer Brian E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINNESTAFFER%20BRIAN%20E), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), S/N 21

## 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 ANC92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA036), Feb 12, 1992: Richard C. Ballow Kitfox 1 (N5154U), Valdez, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE AIRPLANE'S BRAKES. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ICY RUNWAY CONDITION AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

## 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 19920212004739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920212004739A), Feb 12, 1992: Amtrdf KITFOX (N5154U), Valdez, AK, Substantial damage. Locked up brakes on ice patch on landing. As wheel hit dry spot homebuilt nosed over.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Hill Joann KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/hill-joann-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605D3
- [Sickmeyer James KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/sickmeyer-james-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616R3
- [Robert C Wolfe JR KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/robert-c-wolfe-jr-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617XH
- [Hunter Mark KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunter-mark-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625KZ
- [Comeaux Mike KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/comeaux-mike-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625QX
- [Schwepker L/Schwepker B KIT FOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/schwepker-l-schwepker-b-kit-fox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05630HJ
- [Mike Perkins KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/mike-perkins-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0563179
- [T Jay Larsen KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/t-jay-larsen-kitfox-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056333W
- [Ferkin Mark KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/ferkin-mark-kitfox-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056042G
- [Martin Wayne G KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/martin-wayne-g-kitfox-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05605QL
- [Hansen David E KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/hansen-david-e-kitfox-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056124V
- [Valentine G Douglas KITFOX 1](https://openairdocs.org/model/valentine-g-douglas-kitfox-1): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612BM

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