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September 9, 2019 · Havoc Air Racing Super GT 111 · N400MC

Reno, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Havoc Air Racing Super GT 111 (2019)
Tail Number
N400MC
Operator
Havoc Air Racing
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR19LA261

The pilot was participating in an air racing event. He reported that, after finishing qualification laps, he lowered the landing gear in preparation for landing, but the left main gear unsafe light illuminated. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the problem but was unable to fully extend the gear. While troubleshooting, he also noticed that electrical bus 1 was no longer charging; shortly thereafter, the airplane experienced an electrical failure, and the engine, which was equipped with an electronic ignition system, lost total power. The pilot landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted and a fire ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was not examined after the accident, and the reason for the landing gear and electrical anomalies was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.

Full Narrative

On September 9, 2019, about 1620 Pacific daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Havoc Air Racing LLC Super GT 111 airplane, N400MC, was involved in an accident near Reno, Nevada. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot was participating in an air racing event. He reported that, after finishing qualification laps, he lowered the landing gear in preparation for landing, but the left main gear unsafe light illuminated. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the problem but was unable to fully extend the gear. While troubleshooting, he also noticed that electrical bus 1 was no longer charging; shortly thereafter, the airplane experienced an electrical failure, and the engine, which was equipped with an electronic ignition system, lost total power. The pilot landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted and a fire ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was not examined after the accident, and the reason for the landing gear and electrical anomalies was not determined.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 PDT
Nearest AirportReno/Stead Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHavoc Air Racing Super GT 111
Tail NumberN400MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHavoc Air Racing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-580-EXP · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 25 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data