N32FRutan Aircraft Factory VARI EZE 1991-04-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Rutan Aircraft Factory VARI EZE S/N: C1AMA1

Summary

On April 21, 1991, a Rutan Aircraft Factory VARI EZE (N32F) was involved in an accident near Panama City, FL. 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 MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE WHILE CONDUCTING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER, RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA125. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N32F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 21, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA125
Location
PANAMA CITY, FL
Event ID
20001212X16841
Coordinates
30.170772, -85.669990
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 MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE WHILE CONDUCTING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER, RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RUTAN AIRCRAFT FACTORY
Serial Number
C1AMA1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
VARI EZE AT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHERMAN WALTER C
Address
410 CHERRY ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PANAMA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 32401
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# MIA91LA125