Quiksilver MX LII Sport accident near Palmdale, CA
On July 2, 2005, a Quiksilver MX LII Sport (airplane) was involved in an accident near Palmdale, CA. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- July 2, 2005
- Place
- Palmdale, CA
- Aircraft
- Quiksilver MX LII Sport · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 34.515°N, 117.762°W
- NTSB ID
- 20050706X00936
NTSB summary
On July 1, 2005, at 1930 Pacific daylight time, an unregistered Quicksilver MX LII Sport, impacted terrain just following takeoff from the Brian Ranch Airport, Palmdale, California. The pilot, also the builder of the airplane, was operating it under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot, who did not hold any Federal Aviation Administration pilot certificates, sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot was departing the private airport on a local flight when the accident occurred. According to a relative of the pilot, just prior to the accident, the relative and the pilot attempted to takeoff. The airplane could not lift from the ground due to a control problem so the passenger got out. The pilot then departed and when he reached 75 feet above ground level, the airplane banked to the left, then to the right, and then collided with the ground in a near vertical attitude. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accident coordinator inspected the airplane the morning following the accident. Examination of the flight control system pulleys and cables did not show any preimpact failures. The two cylinder, gasoline powered engine and three-bladed wooden propeller were visually examined and appeared operational at the time of impact. No control or power malfunctions were discovered during the examination. 14 CFR Part 103.1 states that an ultralight by definition, "Is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a single occupant," and if powered, "Weighs les
Probable cause
an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
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