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May 7, 2006 · Quicksilver GT-400 · UNREG
West Middlesex, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
West Middlesex, PA
Aircraft
Quicksilver GT-400
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA111
The non-certificated pilot/owner took off in the unregistered "ultralight type" airplane from a grass airstrip. During the initial climb, the airplane drifted right and impacted trees, then the ground. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated "better takeoff technique by staying closer to [the runway] centerline."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the initial climb.
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot/owner took off in the unregistered "ultralight type" airplane from a grass airstrip. During the initial climb, the airplane drifted right and impacted trees, then the ground. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot stated "better takeoff technique by staying closer to [the runway] centerline."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWest Middlesex Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver GT-400
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 447 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0