On 19 May 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.
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.
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