QUICKSILVER GT-400 near Mansfield, MO — 2024-07-20

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was on the first familiarization flight in his newly acquired airplane, having previous experience in a slower model of the airplane. He reported that the taxi and takeoff were normal, but during the climb, the airplane stalled and broke hard to the right. The pilot could not recover from the stall and the airplane impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage, wings, and the front of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.

NTSB coding

• Loss of control in flight · Initial climb
• Loss of Control on Takeoff/Initial Climb

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• NTSB FORM 6120 PILOT OPERATOR REPORT CEN24LA281form
• MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD WITNESS INTERVIEW SUMMARY CEN24LA281interview
• MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD FAA EXAMINATION FINDINGS CEN24LA281other
• INVESTIGATION PHOTOGRAPHS CEN24LA281photos

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