# NTSB Incident IAD01IA093
> **Morrison Rans S-12** · 2001-08-04 · Midland, VA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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