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May 5, 2017 · Quicksilver Manufacturing SPORT2S R582 NO Series · N228KM
Arecibo, PR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arecibo, PR
Aircraft
Quicksilver Manufacturing SPORT2S R582 NO Series (2007)
Tail Number
N228KM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA261
The pilot in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft reported that he was performing a maintenance flight about 40 ft above ground level. He recalled that he remained in the pattern and that he was in a level flight profile when the left wing struck a tree. The aircraft fell to the ground and sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut and trailing edge tubes. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the weight-shift-controlled aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot in the weight-shift-controlled aircraft reported that he was performing a maintenance flight about 40 ft. above ground level. He recalled that he remained in the pattern and he was in a level flight profile when the left wing struck a tree. The aircraft fell to the ground and sustained substantial damage to the left wing strut and trailing edge tubes. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the weight-shift-controlled aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:20 AST
Nearest AirportAntonio (Nery) Juarbe Pol Airp (100nm N)
Runway08
Runway Length3963 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver Manufacturing SPORT2S R582 NO Series
Tail NumberN228KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 UL · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time10:46
Weather SourceWFAC