Accident Details
On August 8, 2025, at approximately 1120 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Kitfox airplane, registered as N300KF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Parma, Idaho. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The flight was operated as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that after an uneventful two-hour flight, he was on the base leg of the traffic pattern with the engine operating at 3,000 rpm when the engine abruptly lost all power. He then advanced the throttle, but the engine did not respond. The pilot noted that the engine did not sputter or exhibit any unusual sounds before the power loss. With insufficient altitude to reach the runway, he selected a nearby pasture and executed a forced landing.
Nose Over and Damage
During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. This resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot additionally stated that he did not have sufficient time to restart the engine before the airplane touched down.
Post-Accident Examination
The airplane was recovered to a secure location for further examination. No additional details about the examination or findings have been released.