N998DS — 2000 Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N998DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- C9508-0124
- Manufacturer
- Smythe Donald F
- Model
- KITFOX CLASSIC IV
- Year
- 2000
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Bombardier Rotax (All)
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- M & K Flying Service Inc — Hot Springs, AR
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to takeoff in conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive rate of climb and resulted in its failure to clear trees.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2000 Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV).
- Mar 27, 2015registered — M & K Flying Service Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N998DS been in an accident?
- Yes. N998DS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
- What kind of aircraft is N998DS?
- N998DS is a 2000 Smythe Donald F KITFOX CLASSIC IV (fixed wing single-engine), serial number C9508-0124.
- Who is N998DS registered to?
- N998DS is registered to M & K Flying Service Inc of Hot Springs, AR. Registration status: active.
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