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| Date: | Saturday 1 February 1986 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Rutan VariEze |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82RC |
| MSN: | 1 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 207 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C85-12 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lower Lake, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT STRUCK A TREE DURING FORCED LANDING OFF THE ARPT AFTER A REPORTED POWER LOSS. POST-ACCIDENT ENGINE EXAM SHOWED NO REASON FOR A POWER LOSS. PLT SUSPECTS CARB ICE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX86FVG01
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 07:52 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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