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March 10, 2026 · Brunner Donald G Kitfox · N104DG
Rock Crossing, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Rock Crossing, AZ
Aircraft
Brunner Donald G Kitfox (1995)
Tail Number
N104DG
Operator
Skulking Kitfoxes
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA123
The pilot was maneuvering at a low altitude, searching for a suitable off-airport landing area. While in a left turn, the airplane encountered a downdraft that felt like “downward pressure” and was perceived as a loss of control. The pilot leveled the wings and applied full engine power; however, the airplane continued to descend, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot was maneuvering at a low altitude, searching for a suitable off-airport landing area. While in a left turn, the airplane encountered a downdraft that felt like “downward pressure” and was perceived as a loss of control. The pilot leveled the wings and applied full engine power; however, the airplane continued to descend, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, both wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBrunner Donald G Kitfox
Tail NumberN104DG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkulking Kitfoxes
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912UL · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Minor
Crew 2Age 48 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC