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March 23, 2026 · Quicksilver GT-400 · N120LF
Chula Vista, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chula Vista, CA
Aircraft
Quicksilver GT-400 (1984)
Tail Number
N120LF
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA148
The pilot was on a local flight in the airport traffic pattern in an airplane he had recently purchased. During a landing attempt the airplane landed hard and bounced at which time the pilot applied full power to perform a go-around. He then elected to abort the go-around and land after he determined the airplane would not clear trees at the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway end and impacted brush, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that he later learned he did not have sufficient flaps extended for the landing configuration. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a local flight in the airport traffic pattern in an airplane he had recently purchased. During a landing attempt the airplane landed hard and bounced at which time the pilot applied full power to perform a go-around. He then elected to abort the go-around and land after he determined the airplane would not clear trees at the end of the runway. The airplane overran the runway end and impacted brush, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that he later learned he did not have sufficient flaps extended for the landing configuration. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportJohn Nichol'S Fld (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length2036 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver GT-400
Tail NumberN120LF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 503 SCDI · Reciprocating · 50
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC