N379WRUTAN Long-EZ2022-11-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

RUTAN Long-EZS/N: 1199

Summary

On November 27, 2022, a Rutan Long-EZ (N379W) was involved in an incident near Mountain Green, UT. All 1 person 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 flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N379W.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 27, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA052
Location
Mountain Green, UT
Event ID
20221202106403
Coordinates
41.184996, -111.615730
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
RUTAN
Serial Number
1199
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
Long-EZBOOM
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GARNER JERRY L
Address
PO BOX 145
Status
Deregistered
City
SUGAR CITY
State / Zip Code
ID 83448-0145
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# WPR23LA052