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November 19, 2017 · Quicksilver MXL Sport NO Series · N7712
Point Mugu, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Point Mugu, CA
Aircraft
Quicksilver MXL Sport NO Series (2001)
Tail Number
N7712
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA054
The pilot reported that, while following a friend performing an instructional flight, the other aircraft motioned to indicate that the student pilot had taken the flight controls, so he "broke away to the right." He added that he began a descent in an area of known power wires and "in [his] mind's eye, [he] had already [passed] the second of 2 sets" of power wires. He added that the airplane struck the power wires "at eye level" and then impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Wire-Awareness of condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while following a friend performing an instructional flight, the other aircraft motioned to indicate that the student pilot had taken the flight controls, so he "broke away to the right". He added that he began a descent in an area of known power wires and "in [his] mind's eye, [he] had already [passed] the second of 2 sets" of power wires. He added that the airplane struck the power wires "at eye level" and then impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver MXL Sport NO Series
Tail NumberN7712
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 54
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Sprt · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 48
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC