ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357352
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| Date: | Saturday 25 May 1996 |
| Time: | 11:45 LT |
| Type: | Merlin GT |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N68EV |
| MSN: | 94036 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 618 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Charlotte, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (07G) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was conducting his second flight in the amateur-built airplane. He stated that he attempted to go around; however, a loss of airspeed occurred. The right main landing gear impacted the terrain followed by the airplane turning around and the tail impacting the ground.
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI96LA176
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 16:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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