# Griffiths Robert KITFOX MODEL 2

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05616E8
- Manufacturer (registry): GRIFFITHS ROBERT
- Model: KITFOX MODEL 2
- 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/griffiths-robert-kitfox-model-2

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)

- [N7183H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7183H): [Miller Daniel J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20DANIEL%20J), [Colorado Springs, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Colorado%20Springs), S/N 531

## 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 SEA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA096), May 12, 1992: Robert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II (N7183H), Burlington, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY, AND HIS OVERCONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH/GUSTY WINDS, AND A FENCE NEAR THE RUNWAY.

## 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 19920512014319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920512014319A), May 12, 1992: Amtrdf KITFOX (N7183H), Burlington/Mt V, WA, Substantial damage. Wind gust drifted aircraft on liftoff,could not maintain control of aircraft, struck a fence and hit ground.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Webb John A JR OD KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/webb-john-a-jr-od-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056161N
- [Aeschliman R O KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/aeschliman-r-o-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056163E
- [Luke Ivan T KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/luke-ivan-t-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616K3
- [Circle Roger C JR KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/circle-roger-c-jr-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616P1
- [Polsin Herbert A KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/polsin-herbert-a-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616SK
- [Hundere AL KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/hundere-al-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05616SU
- [Rohrig Randy Marshall KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/rohrig-randy-marshall-kitfox-model-2): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9570880
- [Denney Dan KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/denney-dan-kitfox-model-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612ZZ
- [Barbour Danny R KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/barbour-danny-r-kitfox-model-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056161K
- [Rigdon Beryl C KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/rigdon-beryl-c-kitfox-model-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056162A
- [Acarregui James F KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/acarregui-james-f-kitfox-model-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056163C
- [Wing Harold KITFOX MODEL 2](https://openairdocs.org/model/wing-harold-kitfox-model-2): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056163S

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