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February 15, 2014 · Fogg Quicksilver MX II · N94567

Holland, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Holland, MI
Aircraft
Fogg Quicksilver MX II (2003)
Tail Number
N94567
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14LA146

The pilot reported that, after a local flight, he decided to land on a snow-covered frozen lake. The airplane landed in 18-inch-deep snow and nosed down shortly after touchdown, which resulted in damage to the fuselage and right wing. The pilot reported that, earlier in the day, he had been flying a powered-parachute (not the accident airplane) from a different area of the same frozen lake that only had 1 to 2 inches of snow cover, which led him to believe it would be safe to land during the accident flight. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered-Awareness of condition - C

Full Narrative

On February 15, 2014, at 1730 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Fogg model Quicksilver MX II airplane, N94567, was substantially damaged while landing on a snow-covered frozen lake near Holland, Michigan. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, without a flight plan. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight, which departed Park Township Airport (HLN), Holland, Michigan, at 1700. The pilot reported that after a local flight he decided to land on the snow-covered frozen lake. The airplane landed in 18 inch deep snow and nosed down shortly after touchdown. The fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that earlier in the day he had been flying a powered-parachute (not the accident airplane) from a different area of the same frozen lake that only had 1-2 inches of snow cover. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFogg Quicksilver MX II
Tail NumberN94567
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582DCDI · Reciprocating · 72
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point19 C / 14 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time22:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data