# Lyman Lewis A KITFOX SERIES V

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05628UV
- Manufacturer (registry): LYMAN LEWIS A
- Model: KITFOX SERIES V
- 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/lyman-lewis-a-kitfox-series-v

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 (1)

- [N53562](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53562): [Lyman Lewis A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYMAN%20LEWIS%20A), [La Grande, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/La%20Grande), S/N S9504-0112

## 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 WPR24LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA260), Jul 23, 2024: Kitfox Series V (N53562), La Grande, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: Separation of the propeller blades from progressive damage at the blade roots due to overtightening of the hub bolts.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20240723009569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240723009569A), Jul 23, 2024: Lyman Lewis A KITFOX SERIES V (N53562), La Grande, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot in command stated that he was turning left cross wind for traffic pattern work when he a loud bang in the cockpit and the engine stopped. He continued…
- [Incident 20030927025789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030927025789I), Sep 27, 2003: Amtr KITFOXSERIE5 (N53562), La Grande, OR, Minor damage. (-23) The instructor stated upon takeoff the student started to overcontrol the aircraft with right rudder. The instructor applied left rudder pedal to correct…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Smith Albert F KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/smith-albert-f-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05601DN
- [Hinschberger Andrew F KITFOX SERIES V](https://openairdocs.org/model/hinschberger-andrew-f-kitfox-series-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05602AG
- [Frank Klementovich KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/frank-klementovich-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604H6
- [Michalak Daniel A JR KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/michalak-daniel-a-jr-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05604PZ
- [Eccles Steven E KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/eccles-steven-e-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056058I
- [Johnson John T KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/johnson-john-t-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05605DZ
- [Lewis Paul A KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/lewis-paul-a-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05606RR
- [Grayson B Rotschy KITFOX SERIES V](https://openairdocs.org/model/grayson-b-rotschy-kitfox-series-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05607P5
- [Kearsley Michael KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/kearsley-michael-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615ID
- [Gotschall Bruce KITFOX SERIES V](https://openairdocs.org/model/gotschall-bruce-kitfox-series-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05617EY
- [Badger Harold R KITFOX SERIES V](https://openairdocs.org/model/badger-harold-r-kitfox-series-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05619YP
- [Mapes Donald Joel KITFOX V](https://openairdocs.org/model/mapes-donald-joel-kitfox-v): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05620O5

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