No fatalities

Rutan Long EZ Lands with Nose Gear Retracted at Jerez Airport (N742TJ)

Cadiz, Spain

On May 19, 2013, a TOMISIN THOMAS J RUTAN LONG EZ NO SERIES (registration N742TJ) operated by INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES INC TRUSTEE was involved in an aviation accident near Cadiz, Spain. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 19, 2013, a Rutan Long EZ experimental aircraft, N742TJ, landed with the nose landing gear retracted at Jerez Airport in Spain. The pilot was uninjured and the airplane sustained minor damage.

Incident Overview

On May 19, 2013, at 1512 coordinated universal time, a Rutan Long EZ experimental airplane, registered as N742TJ, executed a landing with the nose landing gear retracted at Jerez Airport (LEJR) in Cadiz, Spain. The pilot reported no injuries, and the aircraft received minor damage.

Investigation

The accident investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Spanish government. The Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) is the authority responsible for the inquiry. The information released is limited to that provided by the Spanish government. No probable cause for the event has been stated by the investigating body.

Frequently asked questions

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

On May 19, 2013, a Rutan Long EZ experimental aircraft, N742TJ, landed with the nose landing gear retracted at Jerez Airport in Spain. The pilot was uninjured and the airplane sustained minor damage.

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.