N20VRRAYNE VARI-EZE 1989-09-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

RAYNE VARI-EZE S/N: JR 200

Summary

On September 04, 1989, a Rayne VARI-EZE (N20VR) was involved in an accident near Clinton, MI. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING INITIAL CLIMBOUT. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEC07. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20VR.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 4, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEC07
Location
CLINTON, MI
Event ID
20001213X29309
Coordinates
42.060779, -83.969566
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING INITIAL CLIMBOUT. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RAYNE
Serial Number
JR 200
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
VARI-EZE BPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAYNE JOSEPH
Address
13211 BARTLET RT 1
Status
Deregistered
City
CLINTON
State / Zip Code
MI 49236
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# CHI89DEC07