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September 25, 2009 · Kermit Weeks Quicksilver Sprint II · N69MX

Polk City, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Polk City, FL
Aircraft
Kermit Weeks Quicksilver Sprint II
Tail Number
N69MX
Operator
Kermit Weeks
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA545

After the pilot landed the amphibious ultralight on a lake, he taxied to the seaplane ramp and parked with about 25 percent of the floats in the water. After about 45 minutes, he attempted a takeoff on the lake and the ultralight would not lift off. He checked the floats and found a significant amount of water inside. He pumped out what he thought was all of the water and attempted another water takeoff; again the aircraft would not become airborne. He began to taxi back to the hangar and decided to perform a takeoff on the grass runway to avoid taxiing over some rough terrain. Shortly after takeoff, the nose pitched up to an excessive angle. The pilot attempted to maintain aircraft control; however the ultralight settled and impacted the runway, resulting in structural damage to the wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there was water in the floats after the accident and that he did not inspect the floats for water before the final takeoff attempt.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-CG/weight distribution-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

After the pilot landed the amphibious ultralight on a lake, he taxied to the seaplane ramp and parked with about 25 percent of the floats in the water. After about 45 minutes, he attempted a takeoff on the lake and the ultralight would not lift off. He checked the floats and found a significant amount of water inside. He pumped out what he thought was all of the water and attempted another water takeoff; again the aircraft would not become airborne. He began to taxi back to the hangar and decided to perform a takeoff on the grass runway to avoid taxiing over some rough terrain. Shortly after takeoff, the nose pitched up to an excessive angle. The pilot attempted to maintain aircraft control; however the ultralight settled and impacted the runway, resulting in structural damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there was water in the floats after the accident and that he did not inspect the floats for water before the final takeoff attempt.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWorld'S Greatest Aircraft Coll (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKermit Weeks Quicksilver Sprint II
Tail NumberN69MX
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKermit Weeks
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582-UL-DCDI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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