Has N580LD been in an accident?

Yes. N580LD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N580LD?

N580LD is a Howes Fred M KITFOX SPEEDSTER (fixed wing single-engine), serial number HBS043.

Who is N580LD registered to?

N580LD is registered to Registration Pending of Lostine, OR. Registration status: active.

N580LD — Howes Fred M KITFOX SPEEDSTER

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Sep 5, 2026

N580LD appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Sep 5, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: HBS043
Manufacturer: Howes Fred M
Model: KITFOX SPEEDSTER
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Bombardier Rotax (All)
Registration: Active
Registered to: Registration Pending — Lostine, OR

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Accident & incident history

CEN20CA196May 26, 2020Georgetown, TXNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Howes Fred M KITFOX SPEEDSTER).

May 9, 2022registered — Davis Gary L
Aug 1, 2026transferred — Registration Pending
Aug 26, 2026deregistered
Aug 27, 2026registered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N580LD been in an accident?: Yes. N580LD appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N580LD?: N580LD is a Howes Fred M KITFOX SPEEDSTER (fixed wing single-engine), serial number HBS043.
Who is N580LD registered to?: N580LD is registered to Registration Pending of Lostine, OR. Registration status: active.

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