Accident Details
Date
Thursday, July 1, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA398
Location
Newark, IL
Event ID
20100715X42426
Coordinates
41.519443, -88.605552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power during cruise when the ignition switch vibrated into the "off" position, leading to the airplane's impact with a ditch during the off-field landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4469N
Make
BRADSHAW
Serial Number
0312
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
Quicksilver MX IIFK9
No. of Engines
0
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BRADSHAW TIMOTHY
Address
6513 KANE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
HODGKINS
State / Zip Code
IL 60525-7666
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was on a local flight when the airplane sustained an in-flight loss of engine power. The airplane impacted a ditch during the off-field landing and incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that the rotary-type ignition switch vibrated from the "run" position to the "off" position. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA398