# NTSB Accident NYC00LA160
> **Bryant/Rhodus LONG-EZ** · 2000-06-11 · WEST CHESTER, PA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00LA160
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21309
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-11
- **Location:** WEST CHESTER, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.989772, -75.599456
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bryant/Rhodus
- **Model:** LONG-EZ
- **Registration:** N5534V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Was the failure of the pilot to attain his proper touchdown point.  Factors were the downdraft and rising terrain leading to the runway.

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