Final None Feb 1, 2025

N88LE accident at Sparta, IL

Rutan Long-EZ — Fire/smoke (non-impact) at SAR (Sparta, IL)

DateFeb 1, 2025
Tail numberN88LE
AircraftRutan Long-EZ
LocationSAR — Sparta, IL
Phase of flightTaxi
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN25LA090

Probable cause

An onboard fire for unknown reasons.

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