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Old 02-06-2018, 05:22 AM
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Default Prelim for RV-12 fatal accident in Florida

Preliminary report.
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Old 02-06-2018, 05:26 AM
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Interesting -- the last condition inspection was July 2016.
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:35 AM
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...the pilot was advised of traffic in his vicinity. The pilot acknowledged, and shortly after this transmission he stated, "mayday, mayday."
[No speculation, please; S. Buchanan]
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Old 02-06-2018, 06:51 AM
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Interesting -- the last condition inspection was July 2016.
That is not surprising.

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Old 02-06-2018, 12:24 PM
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Aircraft Manufacturer: VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Amateur Built: No
That can't be right, can it?
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Old 02-06-2018, 12:35 PM
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That can't be right, can it?
It is if the plane is an SLSA.
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Old 02-06-2018, 01:30 PM
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The aircraft could be either an SLSA or an ELSA. NOT amateur-built.
If it were amateur-built, Vans Aircraft would not be listed as builder.
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