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June 19, 2014 · Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport Mxlii · N4474P
Watertown, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Watertown, SD
Aircraft
Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport Mxlii
Tail Number
N4474P
Operator
Timothy G Kruse
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA317
Witnesses stated the airplane made a steep turn at low altitude, followed by a rapid descent and ground impact. The uncertificated pilot was seriously injured and did not recall any of the accident sequence, due to head trauma. Examination of the airframe and engine by Federal Aviation Administration personnel revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
Witnesses stated the airplane made a steep turn at low altitude, followed by a rapid descent and ground impact. The uncertificated pilot was seriously injured and did not recall any of the accident sequence, due to head trauma. Examination of the airframe and engine by Federal Aviation Administration personnel revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport Mxlii
Tail NumberN4474P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTimothy G Kruse
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 DCDI · Reciprocating · 50
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC