N9259M — Emmons David W KITFOX IV
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N9259M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 1871
- Manufacturer
- Emmons David W
- Model
- KITFOX IV
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Bombardier Rotax (All)
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Nelson Scott — Sharon, CT
Accident & incident history
The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadvertent omission of stowing the carburetor choke before takeoff and in-flight after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Emmons David W KITFOX IV).
- Oct 22, 2025registered — Nelson Scott
Frequently asked
- Has N9259M been in an accident?
- Yes. N9259M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N9259M?
- N9259M is an Emmons David W KITFOX IV (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 1871.
- Who is N9259M registered to?
- N9259M is registered to Nelson Scott of Sharon, CT. Registration status: active.
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