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Old April 11th 06, 12:33 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Rotax engines- LSA's hope, or curse?


Jim Logajan wrote:
"Morgans" wrote:
I see that two LSA aircrafts that had already been certified, crashed
on their way to SnF, when their engines failed on takeoff.


I couldn't find any info on the Highlander crash that mentioned engine
problems. What sources are you using as supporting material?


Doesn't specifically say "engine" problems, but Avweb says:

-snip-
In Walhalla, S.C., on April 2, Just Aircraft co-owner Gary Schmitt also
had problems on takeoff and was unable to make a safe landing. Schmitt
was flying a Highlander, which was just approved the week before as an
S-LSA. The aircraft was destroyed and Schmitt was seriously hurt. No
further details were available at our deadline.
-snip-

http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archive.../610-full.html

-R