Summary
On October 14, 2013, a Beller QUICKSILVER MXLII (N75556) was involved in an incident near Orland, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
The pilot reported that while taxiing from landing, a strong gust of wind or thermal picked up the airplane which resulted in a nose over. Structural fuselage tubing and the right wing spar were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR14CA017. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N75556.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while taxiing from landing, a strong gust of wind or thermal picked up the airplane which resulted in a nose over. Structural fuselage tubing and the right wing spar were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA017