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December 18, 2011 · Quicksilver MXL II · N61202
Loreauville, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Loreauville, LA
Aircraft
Quicksilver MXL II
Tail Number
N61202
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA119
The student pilot reported that the airplane’s airspeed was “pretty slow” and that he was flying about 200 feet above ground level when he entered a sudden steep left turn. He did not add power as he entered the turn and likely used too much aileron. During the turn, the airplane stalled, entered a spin, and impacted the ground in a steep nose-down attitude. The impact caused substantial damage to all structural components of the airplane. The student pilot said he had about 5 hours of experience in the accident airplane and had not received any flight instruction in this make and model airplane. The passenger was not a pilot. In addition, the student pilot stated that he thought the accident would not have occurred if he had maintained a higher airspeed and had been at a higher altitude.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported he was “pretty slow” and flying about 200 feet above ground level when he entered a sudden steep left turn. The student pilot did not add power as he entered the turn and said he probably used too much aileron. During the turn the airplane suddenly entered a spin and impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude. The impact caused substantial damage to all structural components of the airplane. The student pilot said he had about five hours of experience in the accident airplane and had not received any flight instruction in that type. In addition the student pilot stated he thought the cause of the accident was pilot error and that he should have kept a higher airspeed and been at a higher altitude.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver MXL II
Tail NumberN61202
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 32 C
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC