NONE · Morrison Rans S-12 · 2001-08-04 · Midland, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD01IA093
Event ID
20010905X01882
Type
Incident
Date
2001-08-04
Location
Midland, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.586944, -77.711112
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Morrison
Model
Rans S-12
Registration
12NVU
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper descent rate which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the landing gear. A factor in the incident was the pilot's improper decision to participate in an unauthorized activity with his airplane.