# NTSB SEA84LA127: Breezy RLU-1A, N3184, Jean, NV, June 10, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 10, 1984, 10:30 local (17:30 UTC)
- Place: Jean, NV
- Coordinates: 35.750156, -115.53012 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7502&lon=-115.5301&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 39930
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA84LA127
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/39930/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA127

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Altitude deviation,uncontrolled, approach - vfr pattern - downwind
  - planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - unfavorable wind (contributing factor)
  - compensation for wind conditions - improper, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, approach - vfr pattern - downwind

## Analysis

THE ACFT DEPARTED ON RWY 20 AND TURNED CROSSWIND AT AN ALT OF 200 FT AGL. THE PLT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING DOWNWIND FOR A NON-STANDARD TRAFFIC PATTERN AT AN AIRSPEED OF 60 TO 65 MPH THE ACFT BEGAN TO LOSE ALTITUDE. THE ACFT CONTINUED THE DESCENT EVEN THOUGH HE APPLIED BACK PRESS TO TRY AND CLIMB. THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND IN A SLIGHT NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE. THE PLT REPORTED THE WINDS WERE FROM 270 DEGREES AT 20 KTS GUSTING TO 25 KTS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. HE BELIEVED THAT THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED WIND SHEAR & WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N3184](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3184-2012-09-27), registration cancelled 2012-09-27, S/N 163, built 1972 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BREEZY RLU-1A
- Registry model: [Eaa BREEZY RLU-1A](https://openairdocs.org/model/eaa-breezy-rlu-1a) (registry code 0562070) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-290 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-290-series) (registry code 41506, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 163
- Airframe hours: 400
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235 110 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Experimental Aircraft Ass.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, July 28, 1983
- Departed: OL7
- Destination: LAS, LAS VEGAS, NV
- Airport: OL7, Jean, runway 20, 4,500 × 200 ft, gravel

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; commercial; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 1,880 total, 16 in this make and model, 1,640 as pilot in command, 21 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 270° at 20 knots, gusting 25
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 30 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19840610023309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840610023309A), Jun 10, 1984: Amtrrl BREEZYRLU1, Jean, NV, Substantial damage. According to pilot he encountered downdraft in traffic pattern that aircraft would not outclimb.

## Other investigations on N3184 (3)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA268), Aug 31, 2002: Breezy RLU-1A (N3184), North Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB LAX96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA019), Oct 21, 1995: Eaa Chapter 163 Breezy RLU-1A (N3184), Henderson, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain a proper cruise altitude and his inadequate in-flight planning. Contributing factors were encountering rising terrain and a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX80FVW23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVW23), Aug 11, 1980: Breezy RLU-1A (N3184), Las Vegas, NV, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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