Skystar KITFOX accident near Casey, Outside the U.S., August 31, 2025
On August 31, 2025 at about 11:11 pm local time, a 1997 Skystar KITFOX, registered CGMFA, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Casey, Outside the U.S. (Casey Camp De Base airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 31, 2025 · about 11:11 pm local time
- Place
- Casey, Canada · Casey Camp De Base · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Skystar KITFOX IV, built 1997
- Registration
- CGMFA · no longer on the register · serial 1616
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Runway 22, 5,411 ft
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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