You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Sunday 5 September 1982 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Rutan VariEze |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N41EB |
| MSN: | 855 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 175 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Litchfield, IL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Litchfield, IL (3LF) |
| Litchfield, IL (3LF) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT HAD RECEIVED 20 MINUTES OF INSTRUCTION IN THIS AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO HIS SOLO FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE 8-10 PASSES AT THE RUNWAY PRIOR TO HIS LANDING ATTEMPT. ON APPROACH THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE RUNWAY CAUSING THE MAIN GEAR TO COLLAPSE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB CHI82DA339
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 30 August 1986 | N41EB | Private | 0 | Rice Lake, WI | |
w/o |
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Apr-2024 00:13 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation