ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353208
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| Date: | Thursday 10 June 1999 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Rutan VariEze |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N83HR |
| MSN: | 320 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 954 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Odessa, MO -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Lamar, MO (KLLU) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during landing approach he 'flared and over control [-ed the] elevator in light rain.' He reported the airplane dropped an estimated 10 feet and slid on the runway. He reported the landing gear collapsed when they hit the runway. He reported he forgot to turn off the ELT after getting out of the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA181
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 11:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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