2007 – N173ES – Tom Martino – Velocity SE/RG – Watkins, CO – 0

2007 – N173ES – Tom Martino – Velocity SE/RG – Watkins, CO – 0

Here is a sad sight, Tom Martino’s distinctive Velocity SE/RG landed out, apparently after a power board by Wayne Lanza’s Composite Design failed and shut off the electric to his Light Speed Ignition systems (both sides). UPDATE: This plane is back in the air, courtesy of her new owner Ken Mishler, | FAA | NTSB […]

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1996 – N525V – Bill Richards – Velocity SE/RG – Longmont, CO – 0

1996 – N525V – Bill Richards – Velocity SE/RG – Longmont, CO – 0

This airplane would later be involved in this accident. During takeoff, the aircraft failed to achieve sufficient airspeed and overran the departure end of runway 29. Density altitude at the time was 7,500 feet. The pilot said he was aware of a high density altitude, and had purposely serviced the airplane with a partial load […]

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