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October 8, 2024 · Quicksilver GT 400 · N2490H

Garden Ridge, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 8, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Garden Ridge, TX
Aircraft
Quicksilver GT 400 (2001)
Tail Number
N2490H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA009

The pilot had recently performed maintenance to the engine carburetor and fuel lines, then completed multiple full-power engine tests before the accident flight. The preflight and engine run-up before takeoff were normal and no anomalies were noted. During the takeoff roll, the engine achieved full rpm. About 100 ft above ground level, the engine exhibited a reduction in power to idle rpm. Due to a stationary train car parked on a railroad track in his forward flight path, the pilot executed a low altitude right turn. During the turn, the pilot was unable to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the outlet fuel pump line was found to have an improperly sized clamp, the line was cracked, and fuel was leaking from the fuel pump line to the carburetor. No other mechanical issues were noted with the airplane or engine. Based on the fuel system evidence, it was likely the partial loss of engine power resulted from fuel starvation due to the improper maintenance of the fuel system.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.

Full Narrative

On October 8, 2024, about 1055 central daylight time, a Quicksilver GT 400, N2490H, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Garden Ridge, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, he had recently performed maintenance to the engine carburetor and fuel lines, then completed multiple full-power engine tests before the accident flight. The preflight and engine run-up before takeoff were normal and no anomalies were noted. During the takeoff roll, the engine achieved full rpm. About 100 ft above ground level, the engine exhibited a reduction in power to idle rpm. Due to a stationary train car parked on a railroad track in his forward flight path, the pilot executed a low altitude right turn. The pilot reported “the turn I made caused an unsurvivable loss of speed from which I could not roll the wings out and flare enough to soften the touchdown.” The airplane impacted terrain, came to rest upright, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed flight control continuity was established to all flight control surfaces. One propeller blade was fractured near the hub. The propeller was manually rotated, and mechanical continuity was established in the engine. The outlet fuel pump fuel line was found to have an improperly sized clamp, the line was cracked, and fuel was leaking from the fuel line that ran between the fuel pump and the carburetor. No other mechanical issues were noted with the airplane or engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:55 CDT
Nearest AirportKitty Hawk Flying Field (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftQuicksilver GT 400
Tail NumberN2490H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 · Reciprocating · 50
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time10:55

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