1 fatal · LYDICK LONG-EZ · 1992-12-18 · TUCSON, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93LA069
Event ID
20001211X16184
Type
Accident
Date
1992-12-18
Location
TUCSON, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.19902, -110.950019
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
LYDICK
Model
LONG-EZ
Registration
N777CJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN AIRSPEED OR POWER SETTING SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN ENGINE ROTATION DURING THE LOW SPEED DEMONSTRATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AFFECT AN ENGINE RESTART ONCE THE PROPELLER STOPPED TURNING.