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February 10, 1986 · Rutan Varieze · N36RJ
Los Almos, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Los Almos, CA
Aircraft
Rutan Varieze
Tail Number
N36RJ
Operator
Richard N Link
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LUQ02
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE DURING A FORCED LANDING ON A HIWAY AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE CRUISING AT 6500 FT MSL. THE PLT HAD REFUELED WITH 10 GALS OF FUEL AT SANTA BARBARA, CA HIS LAST DEPARTURE POINT. POST ACC EXAM SHOWED THE FUEL TANKS, LINES AND CARBURETOR EMPTY OF FUEL.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A FENCE DURING A FORCED LANDING ON A HIWAY AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE CRUISING AT 6500 FT MSL. THE PLT HAD REFUELED WITH 10 GALS OF FUEL AT SANTA BARBARA, CA HIS LAST DEPARTURE POINT. POST ACC EXAM SHOWED THE FUEL TANKS, LINES AND CARBURETOR EMPTY OF FUEL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRutan Varieze
Tail NumberN36RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard N Link
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO