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August 27, 2007 · Mcfaul Daniel D Quicksilver GT500 · UNREG

New London, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
New London, WI
Aircraft
Mcfaul Daniel D Quicksilver GT500
Tail Number
UNREG
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07LA280

The pilot stated that a new engine was installed on the unregistered accident airplane and he was performing a high speed taxi on a 1,000 foot runway. The pilot reported the airplane unintentionally took off, too close to the end of runway to land and stop. He stated that he elected to fly the airplane and return for an approach and landing. The pilot said the airplane stalled about 20 feet above the ground. The pilot's safety recommendation stated, "Pilot should make sure airplane is in safe condition before attempting flight."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot not maintaining airspeed during the unintentional takeoff and the pilot's inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On August 27, 2007, about 1830 central daylight time, an unregistered Quicksilver GT500, two-place airplane, piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during takeoff from a private airport near New London, Wisconsin. The personal flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan was on file. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated in his accident report that a new engine was installed on the accident airplane and that he was performing a high speed taxi on a 1,000 foot runway. The pilot, in part, reported: [The] airplane [unintentionally] took off too close to end of runway to land and stop. I made the choice to fly the airplane, make an approach [and] land. Airplane could only maintain 40-45 mph (stall 35). I was [losing] altitude and attempted to land in hay field. Plane [stalled] about 20 [feet] off the ground. Right wing hit first then nose. The pilot's safety recommendation stated, "Pilot should make sure airplane is in safe condition before attempting flight."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CDT
Nearest AirportMcfaul Airport (1nm)
Runway12
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMcfaul Daniel D Quicksilver GT500
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 56
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 63 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time23:37
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data