N728NN

Substantial
Minor

QUICKSILVER SPORT IIS/N: 548

Summary

On September 26, 2023, a Quicksilver SPORT II (N728NN) was involved in an accident near Welsh, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from obstacles during the simulated landing approach which led to a collision with a fence and a building.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA422. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N728NN.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA422
Location
Welsh, LA
Event ID
20230926193147
Coordinates
30.186547, -92.834208
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude from obstacles during the simulated landing approach which led to a collision with a fence and a building.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
QUICKSILVER
Serial Number
548
Engine Type
2-cycle
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
SPORT IIBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SPORT II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BORDELON JOHN J
Address
2140 E ACADEMY AVE
City
JENNINGS
State / Zip Code
LA 70546-5002
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA422