# Holmes Charles B SR KITFOX XL CLASSIC IV

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 0563025
- Manufacturer (registry): HOLMES CHARLES B SR
- Model: KITFOX XL CLASSIC IV
- 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/holmes-charles-b-sr-kitfox-xl-classic-iv

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)

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## 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 ATL98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA044), Feb 14, 1998: Charles Holmes Kitfox XL (N9272V), Homestead, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's improper touchdown flare during landing.

## 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 19980214001279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980214001279A), Feb 14, 1998: Amtrdf KITFOX (N9272V), Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. Narrative: pilot lost control of aircraft hard landing and hit tree. Pilot has received remedial tail dragger training since incident. Incident not maintenance…

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