# Yates Tom W KITFOX 3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05625KD
- Manufacturer (registry): YATES TOM W
- Model: KITFOX 3
- 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/yates-tom-w-kitfox-3

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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None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N11TY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11TY): [Richardson Michael J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RICHARDSON%20MICHAEL%20J), [Greenville, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Greenville), built 1994, S/N 001 TY

## 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 ERA25LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA257), Jul 4, 2025: Yates Tom W Kitfox III (N11TY), Greenville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff.

## 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 20250703013449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250703013449A), Jul 3, 2025: Yates Tom W KITFOX 3 (N11TY), Greenville, KY, Substantial damage. During departure takeoff roll, the left main tire turned 90 degress resulting in the aircraft making a left turn off the runway where it pitched down and ended…

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Hunter Charles B KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/hunter-charles-b-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0560421
- [Homolka Charles S KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/homolka-charles-s-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618BV
- [Sorgi John S KIT FOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/sorgi-john-s-kit-fox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056201V
- [Lundquist Hugh KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/lundquist-hugh-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05622CA
- [Western Implement KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/western-implement-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05625Q9
- [Hartman Phillip W KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/hartman-phillip-w-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05630PD
- [Daniel Shawn Standridge KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/daniel-shawn-standridge-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05634SF
- [Raymond R Fookes KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/raymond-r-fookes-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056386C
- [Michael M Smith KIT FOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/michael-m-smith-kit-fox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05638K6
- [Richter Ken J KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/richter-ken-j-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05642ZL
- [Cheurier Armand KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/cheurier-armand-kitfox-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05901XU
- [Kister Dale F KITFOX 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/kister-dale-f-kitfox-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05603UH

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