UNREGQuicksilver MXL II Sport2002-02-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Quicksilver MXL II Sport

Summary

On February 11, 2002, a Quicksilver MXL II Sport (UNREG) was involved in an accident near Gatesville, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.

On February 11, 2002, approximately 1645 central standard time, a Quick Silver MXL II Sport unregistered experimental homebuilt airplane, owned and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Gatesville, Texas. The airline transport pilot and his one passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not followed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The airplane was powered by a Rotax model 503 engine. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined. The owner informed the NTSB that he disposed of the wreckage after the accident.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW02LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft UNREG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 11, 2002
NTSB Number
FTW02LA085
Location
Gatesville, TX
Event ID
20020327X00410
Coordinates
31.421112, -97.796943
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
QUICKSILVER
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
MXL II SportFEST
No. of Engines
0

Analysis

On February 11, 2002, approximately 1645 central standard time, a Quick Silver MXL II Sport unregistered experimental homebuilt airplane, owned and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Gatesville, Texas. The airline transport pilot and his one passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not followed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

The airplane was powered by a Rotax model 503 engine. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined. The owner informed the NTSB that he disposed of the wreckage after the accident. Repeated attempts to contact the pilot regarding information on this accident were not successful.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW02LA085