No fatalities
31 Mar 2024: CORY GREEN KITFOX SERIES 7 STI — Bracher Farms — Hermiston, OR
On 31 Mar 2024, a CORY GREEN KITFOX SERIES 7 STI operated by Bracher Farms was involved in an aviation accident near Hermiston, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Instructor/check pilotPilot