Accident Details
On October 27, 2025, at approximately 0530 central daylight time, a Denney Kitfox III, registration N5241N, was involved in an accident near Chilton, Texas. The airplane was operated as a personal flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot and passenger were not injured.
Flight History
The flight departed from Easterwood Field Airport (KCLL) in College Station, Texas, around 0445, en route to McGregor Executive Airport (KPWG) in Waco, Texas. About 20 nautical miles from KPWG, the engine briefly sputtered. The pilot verified that all switches and fuel selectors were in the proper positions. Subsequently, the engine began to violently shudder, and engine power started to degrade. The pilot pitched for best glide and flew toward a nearby airfield. Shortly thereafter, the engine completely lost power, and the pilot set up for a forced landing in a field. While avoiding a power line pole, the airplane touched down hard in a field. Due to an unseen fence line, the pilot applied the wheel brake hard to nose the airplane over and avoid a collision with the fence. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Damage
The fuselage and wings sustained substantial damage. The airplane was retained for further examination.