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October 20, 1986 · Leblanc Dragonfly · N4463L
Lansing, MI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, MI
Aircraft
Leblanc Dragonfly
Tail Number
N4463L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87DEM02
THE HOME BUILT ACFT WAS ON A TEST FLT & WAS BEING FLOWN BY A PLT WITH ONLY ABOUT 2.5 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE & MODEL. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD & BEGAN TO PORPOISE. THE CANARD & WOODEN PROP WERE DAMAGED DURING THE OCCURRENCE.
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THE HOME BUILT ACFT WAS ON A TEST FLT & WAS BEING FLOWN BY A PLT WITH ONLY ABOUT 2.5 HRS OF FLT TIME IN THIS MAKE & MODEL. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN HARD & BEGAN TO PORPOISE. THE CANARD & WOODEN PROP WERE DAMAGED DURING THE OCCURRENCE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCapital City (0nm N)
Runway28L
Runway Length7251 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLeblanc Dragonfly
Tail NumberN4463L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHapi · 60-2DM · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC