Glendale, AZ, USA
N151VR
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7
On September 27, 2022, about 1458 mountain standard time, a Vashon R-7 airplane, N151VR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Glendale, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, he was aligned with the runway heading and applied power for takeoff. When the airplane reached 15-20 kts, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane ground looped to the left. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left elevator and right wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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