At 20:30 CDT, a Rutan Vari-Eze crashed shortly after takeoff from the Enterprise Airport. The pilot said he had forgotten to remove the fuel vent cover during his preflight inspection. Shortly after takeoff the engine lost power.
May 20, Enterprise, Ala. / Rutan Vari-Eze
At 20:30 CDT, a Rutan Vari-Eze crashed shortly after takeoff from the Enterprise Airport. The pilot said he had forgotten to remove the fuel vent cover during his preflight inspection. Shortly after takeoff the engine lost power....
Key Takeaways:
- A Rutan Vari-Eze crashed shortly after takeoff from Enterprise Airport at 20:30 CDT.
- The pilot reported forgetting to remove the fuel vent cover during preflight inspection.
- This oversight led to an engine power loss shortly after takeoff, resulting in the crash.
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