ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 59677
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Date: | Monday 20 April 2009 |
Time: | |
Type: | Challenger II LSA |
Owner/operator: | |
Registration: | |
MSN: | |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Minor |
Location: | Auburn, WA. -
United States of America
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Phase: | En route |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Confidence Rating: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Narrative:The 960 pound Challenger II Light Sport Aircraft was cruising at 2,000 feet when the pilot apparently lost pitch control.
The BRS emergency parachute system was deployed at 1,800 feet and the Challenger II descended into the front yard of a residence in Auburn. The landing gear was damaged slightly and the pilot sustained some bruises.
This incident is reported to be the 229th " save " by a BRS parachute.
Sources:
Aero-News Net.
Revision history:
Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
26-Apr-2009 09:33 |
angels one five |
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