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September 1, 1984 · Eipper Quicksilver MX Quicksilve · UNREG
North Platte, NE
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
North Platte, NE
Aircraft
Eipper Quicksilver MX Quicksilve
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LU008
THE ULTRALIGHT OPERATOR SAID HE TURNED OFF THE SELECTOR VALVE AFTER A PREVIOUS LANDING. DURING A LATER TAKEOFF, HE FAILED TO USE A CHECKLIST AND DID NOT RESET THE SELECTOR. THE ENGINE QUIT AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL. GROUND WITNESSES HEARD THEENGINE SPUTTER AND OBSERVED THE VEHICLE PITCHING UP AND DOWNBEFORE GROUND IMPACT. THE VEHICLE NOSED OVER AND THE OPERATOR HURT HIS BACK WHEN HE RELEASED HIS BELTS AND FELL ON THE ENGINE DURING EGRESS FROM THE WRECKAGE.
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THE ULTRALIGHT OPERATOR SAID HE TURNED OFF THE SELECTOR VALVE AFTER A PREVIOUS LANDING. DURING A LATER TAKEOFF, HE FAILED TO USE A CHECKLIST AND DID NOT RESET THE SELECTOR. THE ENGINE QUIT AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL. GROUND WITNESSES HEARD THEENGINE SPUTTER AND OBSERVED THE VEHICLE PITCHING UP AND DOWNBEFORE GROUND IMPACT. THE VEHICLE NOSED OVER AND THE OPERATOR HURT HIS BACK WHEN HE RELEASED HIS BELTS AND FELL ON THE ENGINE DURING EGRESS FROM THE WRECKAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 CDT
Nearest AirportPelican Airpark (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEipper Quicksilver MX Quicksilve
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 377 · Reciprocating · 34
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingUnknown 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC