RUTAN Long-EZ
Sparta, IL — February 1, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 1, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA090 |
| Event ID | 20250203199639 |
| Location | Sparta, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.14886, -89.69850 |
| Airport | Sparta Community Airport - Hun |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | RUTAN |
| Model | Long-EZ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
An onboard fire for unknown reasons.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.