N989LEVAN ARSDELL/BRENT,M. RUTAN LONG EZ 1992-11-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

VAN ARSDELL/BRENT,M. RUTAN LONG EZ S/N: 1989-LE-1

Summary

On November 29, 1992, a Van Arsdell/brent,m. RUTAN LONG EZ (N989LE) was involved in an incident near Charleston, SC. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING AND HIS FAILURE TO NOTE THE RAISED ARRESTING DEVICE NEAR THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N989LE.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 29, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA032
Location
CHARLESTON, SC
Event ID
20001211X15990
Coordinates
32.899749, -80.059097
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING AND HIS FAILURE TO NOTE THE RAISED ARRESTING DEVICE NEAR THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VAN ARSDELL/BRENT,M.
Serial Number
1989-LE-1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
RUTAN LONG EZ FK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RUTAN LONG EZ

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CLARK JAMES L
Address
4100 DAKOTA DR
City
WEST DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
IA 50265-3815
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93LA032