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December 22, 2019 · Eipper Quicksilver MXII · N211RR

Mayaguez, PR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Mayaguez, PR
Aircraft
Eipper Quicksilver MXII (2003)
Tail Number
N211RR
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA059

The solo student pilot reported that, while attempting to take a picture of himself, he accidentally moved the fuel shutoff switch to the "off" position, which resulted in a loss of all engine power. He ditched the airplane onto open water and was rescued by boaters. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and the structural tubing of the fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel shutoff switch to the “off” position while attempting to take a picture of himself, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching in open water.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that, while attempting to take a picture of himself, he accidentally moved the fuel shutoff switch to the OFF position. The engine experienced a complete loss of power. He initiated a forced landing onto open water and was rescued by boaters. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and the structural tubing of the fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:10 AST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEipper Quicksilver MXII
Tail NumberN211RR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Unknown · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data