| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N301LS |
| Other Marks: | 3 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Rutan 68 Amsoil Racer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Rutan 68 Amsoil Racer |
| Aircraft Version: | Rutan 68 Amsoil Racer |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Promotional Titles: | Amsoil |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - PioneerMap |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: WS17 Other: - |
| Collection: | EAA Airventure Museum |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 738892 |
| Photo Comment |
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The aircraft was destroyed on September 17, 1983, in a Pylon Air Race during the Reno National Air Races at Stead Airport, Nevada. In an attempt to avoid a collision at about 200 mph, the aircraft stalled and with only 35 feet of altitude it crashed hard. The engine and wings were violently ripped off, fortunately the cockpit portion remained intact, and the pilot escaped injuries. The aircraft went to the National Air Race Museum and was restored for static display, later it hung above a bar in the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada for several years. Eventually it was transferred to the EAA museum. This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 October 2024, and has since been viewed 248 times. |