N777CJLYDICK LONG-EZ 1992-12-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

LYDICK LONG-EZ S/N: 1114

Summary

On December 18, 1992, a Lydick LONG-EZ (N777CJ) was involved in an accident near Tucson, AZ. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED OR POWER SETTING SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN ENGINE ROTATION DURING THE LOW SPEED DEMONSTRATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AFFECT AN ENGINE RESTART ONCE THE PROPELLER STOPPED TURNING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N777CJ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 18, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93LA069
Location
TUCSON, AZ
Event ID
20001211X16184
Coordinates
32.199020, -110.950019
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED OR POWER SETTING SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN ENGINE ROTATION DURING THE LOW SPEED DEMONSTRATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AFFECT AN ENGINE RESTART ONCE THE PROPELLER STOPPED TURNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LYDICK
Serial Number
1114
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
LONG-EZ SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ANDERSON ROBERT E
Address
19001 S RICHFIELD AVE 18
Status
Deregistered
City
GREEN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
AZ 85614
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# LAX93LA069