ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296703
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| Date: | Saturday 31 August 2002 |
| Time: | 08:30 LT |
| Type: |  RLU-1 Breezy |
| Owner/operator: | Eaa Chapter 163 |
| Registration: | N3184 |
| MSN: | 163 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1017 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290 D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | North Las Vegas, Nevada -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Las Vegas-North Las Vegas Airport, NV (VGT/KVGT) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While maneuvering around a large rock feature, the airplane entered a blind/box canyon and collided with the rising terrain. The rear seat passenger/pilot had been flying the airplane. The pilot/owner detected downdrafts, and the airplane could not climb fast enough for the diminishing altitude. He only attempted to level the wings and land straight ahead. According to witness statements, the airplane was climbing over rising terrain and had begun to waver. Estimates of the altitude varied from 75 to 100 feet above a parking lot (elevation 3,500 feet), which was approximately 1 1/2 miles below the impact site. Hikers closer to the area had also seen the airplane as it made its approach overhead. They reported that the airplane appeared unstable as it flew up the canyon. They ran over to help and observed fuel leaking from the airplane. The engine had been running until impact, one witness said, but no fire ensued.
Probable Cause: the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX02LA268
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 09:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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