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February 11, 2002 · Quicksilver MXL II Sport · UNREG
Gatesville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Gatesville, TX
Aircraft
Quicksilver MXL II Sport
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA085
The unregistered homebuilt experimental airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined. The operator of the aircraft did not provide any additional information.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.
Full Narrative
On February 11, 2002, approximately 1645 central standard time, a Quick Silver MXL II Sport unregistered experimental homebuilt airplane, owned and operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of power near Gatesville, Texas. The airline transport pilot and his one passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not followed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was powered by a Rotax model 503 engine. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined. The owner informed the NTSB that he disposed of the wreckage after the accident. Repeated attempts to contact the pilot regarding information on this accident were not successful.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver MXL II Sport
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 45
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Unknown · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT