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N9872R2023 Huff Randy L KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N9872R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number
FBS019
Manufacturer
Huff Randy L
Year
2023
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Engine
Jabiru 2200
Registration
Active
Registered to
Huff Randy L — New Carlisle, IN

View the FAA registry record for N9872R

Accident & incident history

  1. WPR16FA065AFeb 5, 2016San Pedro, CAFatal · 3 fatal

    The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the effect of sun glare on the other pilot.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2023 Huff Randy L KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER).

  1. Aug 28, 2023registeredHuff Randy L

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N9872R was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 2023 Huff Randy L KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER above.

Frequently asked

Has N9872R been in an accident?
Yes. N9872R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N9872R?
N9872R is a 2023 Huff Randy L KITFOX IV SPEEDSTER (fixed wing single-engine), serial number FBS019.
Who is N9872R registered to?
N9872R is registered to Huff Randy L of New Carlisle, IN. Registration status: active.
Has N9872R been in a fatal accident?
An NTSB record for N9872R (WPR16FA065A) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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