ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 40730
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| Date: | 05-APR-1985 |
| Time: | 1352 |
| Type: |  Rand Robinson KR-2 |
| Operator: | private |
| Registration: | N17VE |
| C/n / msn: | 868 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Laporte, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
WITNESSES REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 30 FT AGL, THE ACFT ROLLED INVERTED AND DESCENDED TO GROUND IMPACT. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT FAILED TO DISCLOSE ANY MECHANICAL FAILURE/MALFUNCTION WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL. CAUSE:
Sources:
NTSB: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001214X36176
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
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