Unknown Quicksilver MX II accident near Cook, WA
On June 9, 2002, an Unknown Quicksilver MX II (airplane) was involved in an accident near Cook, WA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- June 9, 2002
- Place
- Cook, WA
- Aircraft
- Unknown Quicksilver MX II · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 45.712°N, 122.674°W
- NTSB ID
- 20020614X00892
Official records · SEA02LA098
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On June 9, 2002, approximately 1025 Pacific daylight time, an unregistered and uncertificated Quicksilver MX II airplane, being flown by a non-certificated pilot, collided with a rock embankment along the north bank of the Columbia River near Cook, Washington. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the two-seat aircraft, was fatally injured. The aircraft's empty weight exceeded the maximum empty weight limitation contained in 14 CFR 103, and the flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight from Sandy, Oregon, to Hermiston, Oregon. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was flying as part of a group of small aircraft flying from Sandy to Hermiston. One member of this group reported that the group encountered high winds several miles prior to the crash site. This group member said that he contacted the accident pilot on the radio, and that the accident pilot stated he was all right although the group member observed him gradually losing altitude. The group member stated that he flew past the accident aircraft about 30 seconds prior to the crash, then looked back and saw the accident aircraft on the ground. A witness in a motor vehicle, eastbound on Washington State Route 14 and traveling about 45 MPH at the time, reported to local law enforcement that the accident aircraft overtook her from the left (north) side of the vehicle, and then flew into the embankment "at about a 45 degree angle." This witness reported that the aircraf
Probable cause
Failure to maintain aircraft control. High winds were a factor.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
