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November 23, 2012 · Radley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · N79VR
King George, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 23, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
King George, VA
Aircraft
Radley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S
Tail Number
N79VR
Operator
Radley Vincent
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA067
The pilot said that he was taxiing the light sport airplane on his private property, and when he added power as he taxied up a hill, the airplane was hit by a gust of wind. The airplane then turned left, traveled down an embankment and struck a tree, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations. About the time of the accident, wind velocity was recorded at an airport approximately 10 miles away at 4 knots. A photograph of the accident site that was taken about 1/2 hour after the accident showed a large body of water in the background with small surface ripples and intermittent calm areas, indicative of wind speeds up to about 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported to a state trooper that he was taxiing the light sport airplane on his private property to take off on a local flight. According to the pilot, he added power, and as he taxied the airplane up a hill, it was hit by a gust of wind. The airplane then turned left, traveled down an embankment and struck a tree, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operations. About the time of the accident, wind velocity was recorded at an airport approximately 10 miles away at 4 knots. A state trooper photograph, taken about ½ hour after the accident, had a large body of water in the background of the crash site with small surface ripples and intermittent calm areas, indicative of winds up to about 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 EST
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRadley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S
Tail NumberN79VR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRadley Vincent
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsHks · 700e · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC