NTSB Factual Report

On September 5, 2017, about 1835 central daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster, N16KR, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Raymond, Mississippi. The sport pilot was not injured. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for local flight that departed a private airport about 1830. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.

According to the pilot, during the initial climb at an altitude of about 250 ft, the engine lost partial power. He attempted to restore power by adjusting the throttle and was unsuccessful. A few seconds later the engine lost all power. He then performed a successful forced landing to a field. During the landing rollout, the airplane struck a log and flipped over.

Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the left wing outboard of the wing strut, and buckling of the fuselage about midway between the rear window and the vertical stabilizer.

According to the airplane logbook, the most recent condition inspection was performed August 22, 2017, about 1 flight hour prior to the accident. The last maintenance entry, dated September 1, 2017, read "replaced fuel line at fuel cut off valve."