Nose gear retraction during landing at Jerez Airport

No fatalities • Cadiz, Spain

A Rutan Long EZ experimental aircraft experienced a nose gear retraction during its landing at Jerez Airport in Spain.

What happened

On May 19, 2013, at 15:12 UTC, a Rutan Long EZ aircraft, registration N742TJ, was performing a landing at Jerez Airport (LEJR) in Cadiz, Spain. During the landing sequence, the nose landing gear retracted.

The pilot was not injured, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 May 2013 TOMISIN THOMAS J RUTAN LONG EZ NO SERIES accident near Cadiz, Spain?

A Rutan Long EZ experimental aircraft experienced a nose gear retraction during its landing at Jerez Airport in Spain.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 May 2013 TOMISIN THOMAS J RUTAN LONG EZ NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 May 2013 involved a TOMISIN THOMAS J RUTAN LONG EZ NO SERIES, registration N742TJ, operated by INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES INC TRUSTEE, at Cadiz, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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