# Hall Kenneth J KITFOX 532

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05612XQ
- Manufacturer (registry): HALL KENNETH J
- Model: KITFOX 532
- 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/hall-kenneth-j-kitfox-532

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)

- [N87TJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87TJ): [Gordon Donald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GORDON%20DONALD%20W), [Melba, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Melba), built 1988, S/N 158

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 WPR19TA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA248), Aug 30, 2019: Hall Kitfox (N87TJ), Nampa, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The owner's improper installation of the tailwheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing as a result of severe tailwheel vibrations.
- [NTSB SEA97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA062), Feb 22, 1997: Hall Kitfox (N87TJ), Billings, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying airspeed while executing a downwind turn at low altitude immediately following takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA193), Aug 23, 1995: Hall Kitfox 1 (N87TJ), Pompeys Pillar, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. High density altitude, unavailabilty of aircraft takeoff performance data, and the short rough takeoff area were factors in the accident.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20190830011579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190830011579A), Aug 30, 2019: Hall Kenneth J KITFOX 532 (N87TJ), Nampa, ID, Substantial damage. On August 30, 2019, at approximately 0837 hours local, an experimental amateur built kenneth j Hall Kitfox model 532 aircraft departed the right side of runway…
- [Accident 19970222001789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970222001789A), Feb 22, 1997: Amtr KITFOX532 (N87TJ), Billings, MT, Substantial damage. (.4)The pilot reported that he had 'monitored the weather at Billings' (located 5 NM south of the crash site). Winds at Billings near the time of the accident…
- [Accident 19950822047039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950822047039A), Aug 22, 1995: Amtrdf KITFOX (N87TJ), Pompeys Pillar, MT, Substantial damage. Unable to lift from wheat stubble strip. Aborted late. Ran off end into ditch. Flipped over. Near gross weight.

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