# Pphu Ekolot KR-030 TOPAZ

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 060008B
- Manufacturer (registry): PPHU EKOLOT
- Model: KR-030 TOPAZ
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · 4 cycle
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Light sport
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/pphu-ekolot-kr-030-topaz

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft (5)

- [N1997Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1997Q): [Skybisz Keith R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYBISZ%20KEITH%20R), [Rockwood, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Rockwood), built 2022, S/N 30-13-09
- [N46MJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46MJ): [Janik Marian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JANIK%20MARIAN), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 2025, S/N 30-15-07
- [N635WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N635WR): [Moss Craig Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOSS%20CRAIG%20STEVEN), [Loganville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Loganville), built 2015, S/N 30-06-03
- [N751JT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N751JT): [Trojanowski Jan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROJANOWSKI%20JAN), [Ocala, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ocala), built 2025, S/N 30-15-06
- [N898DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N898DR): [Pfanz Guy DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PFANZ%20GUY%20DBA), [Port Charlotte, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Charlotte), built 2015, S/N 30-05-10

## 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 CEN25LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA149), Apr 8, 2025: Pphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz (N568RD), Platteville, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for reasons which could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA18CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA255), May 5, 2018: Pphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz (N468KM), Dekalb, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare during gusting wind conditions, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA16CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA164), Mar 26, 2016: Pphu Ekolot KR-030 Topaz (N717SP), Lake Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.

## 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 20250408006549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250408006549A), Apr 8, 2025: Pphu Ekolot KR-030 TOPAZ (N568RD), Platteville, WI, Substantial damage. On April 8, 2025 at 1310 CST, an ekolot KR-030 topaz light sport aircraft, [privacy data omitted] impacted the ground after initiating a go around attempt at…
- [Accident 20180505004749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180505004749A), May 5, 2018: Pphu Ekolot KR-030 TOPAZ (N468KM), Dekalb, IL, Destroyed. Instructor was conducting an aircraft checkout. The lesson had taken 1.1 hours. During the 6th landing, the instructor stated that the airplane was nose low…
- [Accident 20160326003339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160326003339A), Mar 26, 2016: Pphu Ekolot KR-030 TOPAZ (N717SP), Lake Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. During landing sequence, the throttle was rolled back, aircraft touched down, wind burst picked him up. On second touchdown another burst picked up the…

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