Accident Rand Robinson KR-2 N8SJ, Sunday 31 October 1993

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Date:	Sunday 31 October 1993
Time:	16:15 LT
Type:	Rand Robinson KR-2
Owner/operator:	Jack Silver
Registration:	N8SJ
MSN:	001
Total airframe hrs:	1 hours
Engine model:	SUBARU EA82
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Fontana, CA - United States of America
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Rialto, CA (L67)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that this was the first actual flight of the newly certificated experimental aircraft which was equipped with a modified Subaru automobile engine. The pilot said he had been airborne for about 15 minutes when a spray of coolant appeared on his windshield. The engine subsequently quit and the aircraft collided with high vegetation and ground obstructions during a forced landing in a field. The pilot said that a coolant hose separated.

Probable Cause: the separation of an engine coolant hose which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.

Accident investigation: