Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Rutan Long-EZ, N8183K, accident occurred on October 21, 2025, in Long Beach, California

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this post will be corrected when the preliminary report is released.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N8183K

- History of Flight:
On October 21, 2025, at about 1603 local time, a privately-registered Rutan Long-EZ, N8183K, sustained substantial damage following a forced landing in Long Beach, California. The pilot and one person on the ground sustained moderate injuries. The personal flight originated from French Valley Airport (F70), Murrieta/Temecula, California, at 1537 LT, and was destined to Long Beach Airport/Daugherty Field (LGB/KLGB), Long Beach, California.

The two propeller blades remained attached to the propeller hub, both appeared straight and relatively undamaged.

- Weather:
METAR KLGB 212153Z 30015KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2995 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2139 SLP140 T02280133
METAR KLGB 212253Z 29010KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02220144 
METAR KLGB 212353Z 29008KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02170122 10267 20211 56002

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