N61202

Substantial
Serious

QUICKSILVER MXL IIS/N: MXL II SPORT 000870

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 18, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA119
Location
Loreauville, LA
Event ID
20120103X53544
Coordinates
30.038888, -91.720832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N61202
Make
QUICKSILVER
Serial Number
MXL II SPORT 000870
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
MXL IIBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
118 NITA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
NEW IBERIA
State / Zip Code
LA 70563-2424
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported he was “pretty slow” and flying about 200 feet above ground level when he entered a sudden steep left turn. The student pilot did not add power as he entered the turn and said he probably used too much aileron. During the turn the airplane suddenly entered a spin and impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude. The impact caused substantial damage to all structural components of the airplane. The student pilot said he had about five hours of experience in the accident airplane and had not received any flight instruction in that type. In addition the student pilot stated he thought the cause of the accident was pilot error and that he should have kept a higher airspeed and been at a higher altitude.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA119