Pilot Debrief

Havoc Air Racing Super GT 111 near Reno, NV — 2019-09-09

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Date
2019-09-09
Location
Reno, NV, USA
Airport
RTS
Aircraft
Havoc Air Racing Super GT 111
Registration
N400MC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was participating in an air racing event. He reported that, after finishing qualification laps, he lowered the landing gear in preparation for landing, but the left main gear unsafe light illuminated. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the problem but was unable to fully extend the gear. While troubleshooting, he also noticed that electrical bus 1 was no longer charging; shortly thereafter, the airplane experienced an electrical failure, and the engine, which was equipped with an electronic ignition system, lost total power. The pilot landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted and a fire ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airplane was not examined after the accident, and the reason for the landing gear and electrical anomalies was not determined.

NTSB coding

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