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August 30, 2008 · Quicksilver MXL II · N594TC
Barceloneta, PR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Barceloneta, PR
Aircraft
Quicksilver MXL II
Tail Number
N594TC
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA300
While landing on an unapproved grass strip, the student pilot of the amateur-built experimental light sport aircraft "bounced" and decided to abort the landing. As he applied power to the engine, the airplane encountered a wind gust, banked sharply right, and lost altitude. During the aborted landing, the airplane continued to turn to the right in a steep bank. After completing a full 180-degree turn, the airplane descended and impacted a fence pole, substantially damaging the right wing. The reported wind, at an airport located approximately 28 miles southwest of the accident site, about the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.
Full Narrative
While landing on an unapproved grass strip, the student pilot of the amateur-built experimental light sport aircraft (E-LSA) Quicksilver MXL II airplane, "bounced" and decided to abort the landing. As he applied power to the engine, the airplane encountered a wind gust, banked sharply right, and lost altitude. During the aborted landing, the airplane passed in close proximity to a utility pole, clearing the obstacle by approximately 20 feet, as the airplane continued to turn to the right in a steep bank. After completing a full 180-degree turn, the airplane descended and impacted a fence pole, substantially damaging the right wing. The reported wind, at an airport located approximately 28 miles southwest of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 250 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 19 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AST
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver MXL II
Tail NumberN594TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503DCSI · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 15 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC