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September 19, 2018 · Rutan Rutan LONG EZ No Series · N5RJ
Independence, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 19, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Independence, OR
Aircraft
Rutan Rutan LONG EZ No Series (1996)
Tail Number
N5RJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA562
The pilot in the experimental, amateur-built airplane reported that, during his third touch-and-go landing, the airplane's airspeed was fast and that it landed hard. The airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built airplane reported that during his third touch-and-go landing, the airplane's airspeed was fast, and the airplane landed hard. The airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane cartwheeled and came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:23 PDT
Nearest AirportIndependence State (0nm WSW)
Runway34
Runway Length3142 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRutan Rutan LONG EZ No Series
Tail NumberN5RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 87 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 45 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC