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July 3, 2012 · Eipper Quicksilver MX II · UNREG
Manvel, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Manvel, ND
Aircraft
Eipper Quicksilver MX II
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Michael S Callahan
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA423
The non-certificated pilot said that he had been flying his unregistered aircraft too low over a wheat field. He stated that he encountered a "thermal" and that the aircraft’s nosewheel caught in the wheat, causing the airplane to nose over and impact the ground. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage structure. About 8 minutes after the accident occurred, the wind was reported as being from 320 degrees at 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The non-certificated pilot said that he had been flying his unregistered aircraft too low over a wheat field. He encountered a "thermal" and his nose wheel "caught" in the wheat, causing the aircraft to nose over and impact terrain. There was substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage structure. The wind conditions about eight minutes after the of accident occurred were reported 320 degrees at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEipper Quicksilver MX II
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael S Callahan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC