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October 20, 2012 · Quicksilver Mfg MXL II Sport · N187AB
Live Oak, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Live Oak, CA
Aircraft
Quicksilver Mfg MXL II Sport
Tail Number
N187AB
Operator
Cameron Kane
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA019
The pilot reported that he departed the airstrip, and the airplane experienced light turbulence. He entered a left traffic pattern to the downwind leg, and the turbulence stopped. After executing a touch-and-go landing, the pilot departed to the south. Subsequently, between 50 and 100 feet above ground level, the airplane began to lose lift. The pilot landed the airplane in a rice field, it nosed over as the wheels contacted the vegetation, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he departed the airstrip and experienced light turbulence. He entered a left traffic pattern to the downwind leg and the turbulence stopped. After executing a touch-and-go landing the pilot departed to the south. Subsequently, between 50 and 100 feet above ground level (AGL) he began to lose lift. The pilot landed the airplane in a rice field and it nosed over as the wheels contacted the vegetation. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportSutter Butte Dusters (Ag) (1nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver Mfg MXL II Sport
Tail NumberN187AB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCameron Kane
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582DCDI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC