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May 28, 1984 · Eipper Quicksilver GT Quicksilve · UNREG
Lithia, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Lithia, FL
Aircraft
Eipper Quicksilver GT Quicksilve
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Larry Lewis
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA84FU005
THE ULTRALIGHT CRASHED IN THE BACKYARD OF A FRIENDS HOUSE AS THE PLT CIRCLED AT LOW ALT WHILE WAVING AND SHOUTING TO BE SEEN. THE ACFT APPEARED TO WITNESSES TO STALL BEFORE FALLING ON THE RIGHT WING TO THE GROUND FROM ABOUT 50 FT AGL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER IMPACT. NO MALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE TOXICOLOGY REPORT SHOWED A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .084 PERCENT FOR THE PLT. AT TAMPA, FL, THE 1550 EDT WIND WAS BLOWING FROM 140 DEG AT 13 GUSTING 19 KTS.
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THE ULTRALIGHT CRASHED IN THE BACKYARD OF A FRIENDS HOUSE AS THE PLT CIRCLED AT LOW ALT WHILE WAVING AND SHOUTING TO BE SEEN. THE ACFT APPEARED TO WITNESSES TO STALL BEFORE FALLING ON THE RIGHT WING TO THE GROUND FROM ABOUT 50 FT AGL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER IMPACT. NO MALFUNCTIONS OF EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE TOXICOLOGY REPORT SHOWED A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL OF .084 PERCENT FOR THE PLT. AT TAMPA, FL, THE 1550 EDT WIND WAS BLOWING FROM 140 DEG AT 13 GUSTING 19 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEipper Quicksilver GT Quicksilve
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLarry Lewis
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 277 · Reciprocating · 28
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:50
Weather SourceWFAC