UNREGSMITH VARI EZE 1992-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SMITH VARI EZE

Summary

On July 27, 1992, a Smith VARI EZE (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Terry, MT. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S EXCEEDING LIFTOFF SPEED DURING A TAXI TEST.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92IA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 27, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92IA164
Location
TERRY, MT
Event ID
20001211X15247
Coordinates
46.910743, -105.429931
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S EXCEEDING LIFTOFF SPEED DURING A TAXI TEST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMITH
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
VARI EZE FEST
No. of Engines
0

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA92IA164