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December 19, 1992 · Cuevas Orlando S Quicksilver MXL 2 Quicksilve · N4305C
Guayama, PR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 19, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Guayama, PR
Aircraft
Cuevas Orlando S Quicksilver MXL 2 Quicksilve
Tail Number
N4305C
Operator
Cartagena Venaro
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA040
PILOT STATED AIRCRAFT DROPPED FROM ABOUT 3 FEET WHILE FLARING TO LAND. THE AIRCRAFT THEN BOUNCED UP AND TURNED SIDEWAYS PRIOR TO TOUCHING DOWN AGAIN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS HEADED FOR TREES AND THE PILOT INITIATED A GO AROUND. AS HE TURNED TO AVOID COCONUT TREES THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A MANGROVE TREE BRANCH, THE AIRCRAFT SPUN TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE MAKING A GO AROUND FOLLOWING A BOUNCED LANDING RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH TREES.
Full Narrative
PILOT STATED AIRCRAFT DROPPED FROM ABOUT 3 FEET WHILE FLARING TO LAND. THE AIRCRAFT THEN BOUNCED UP AND TURNED SIDEWAYS PRIOR TO TOUCHING DOWN AGAIN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS HEADED FOR TREES AND THE PILOT INITIATED A GO AROUND. AS HE TURNED TO AVOID COCONUT TREES THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED A MANGROVE TREE BRANCH, THE AIRCRAFT SPUN TO THE RIGHT AND IMPACTED THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCuevas Orlando S Quicksilver MXL 2 Quicksilve
Tail NumberN4305C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCartagena Venaro
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503UL · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC