# Gibbs Michael J KITFOX IV-1200

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 056160Y
- Manufacturer (registry): GIBBS MICHAEL J
- Model: KITFOX IV-1200
- 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: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/gibbs-michael-j-kitfox-iv-1200

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 LAX04LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA305), Aug 28, 2004: Gibbs Kitfox IV (N728KF), Payson, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the turbulence and the gusting wind…

## 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 20040828021859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040828021859A), Aug 28, 2004: Amtr KITFOX41200 (N728KF), Payson, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) After departing Payson, AZ (pan), on a return flt. To deer valley airport, phoenix, AZ (dvt), the pilot was cruising @ 700/800 ft (AGL) and 80 knts. As…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Williams James Ray JR KITFOX IV-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-james-ray-jr-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601GK
- [Chenoweth William KITFOX IV-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/chenoweth-william-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601I9
- [Kelly Douglas E KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/kelly-douglas-e-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601IV
- [Mccormick D/Mccormick J KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/mccormick-d-mccormick-j-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601NI
- [Gagnon Laurent J KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/gagnon-laurent-j-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602BT
- [Schilf R F/Allen-Schilf M K KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/schilf-r-f-allen-schilf-m-k-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603CA
- [Speckman D Thomas KITFOX IV-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/speckman-d-thomas-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603QS
- [Fickel Harold G KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/fickel-harold-g-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05603SL
- [Holm Michael J KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/holm-michael-j-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604E6
- [Bazzill Clinton H KITFOX IV-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/bazzill-clinton-h-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604PJ
- [Gilbert Thomas J KITFOX IV 1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/gilbert-thomas-j-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604UU
- [Julian Frank Dean KITFOX IV-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/julian-frank-dean-kitfox-iv-1200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604WM

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