ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 45376
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| Date: | 05-NOV-2002 |
| Time: | 1633 |
| Type: |  Lancair IV-P |
| Operator: | Bunch, Jeffrey R. |
| Registration: | N41RJ |
| C/n / msn: | LIV-443 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Bozeman, MT -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Minneapolis, MN (FCM) |
| Bozeman, MT (BZN) |
The 848 hour pilot/owner of the kit built Riddell/Lancair IV-P was on a 3-4 mile final to runway 30 when the engine lost power. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft approximately 200-500 feet above ground when it executed a steep right turn; pitched nose up and then rolled left ultimately impacting the ground at a steep angle and exploding. Post-crash examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunction. CAUSE: The loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration.
Sources:
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20021118X05482&key=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2008 00:45 | ASN archive | Added |
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