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May 11, 2010 · Quicksilver Aircraft GT-500 · N5502D

Big Lake, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Big Lake, TX
Aircraft
Quicksilver Aircraft GT-500
Tail Number
N5502D
Operator
Neos
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA249

The pilot reported that, during takeoff and at about 150 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a downdraft and the airplane started to descend. He added that there were no problems with the engine and he had full power, but that the airplane could not climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain and skidded along the ground before coming to rest in an inverted position. Additionally, he stated that the wind was from the south, at about 5 mph at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Attain/maintain not possible - C

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, during take-off when he got about 150-feet in the air, the airplane experienced a downdraft and the airplane started to descend. He added that there were no problems with the engine, and he had full power, but the airplane could not climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain; skidded along the ground before coming to rest in the inverted position. Additionally, he stated that the wind was from the south, at about 5 mph at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airplane, prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 CDT
Nearest AirportReagan County Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4032 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftQuicksilver Aircraft GT-500
Tail NumberN5502D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeos
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582UL · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Sprt · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time13:43
Weather SourceWFAC

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