Pilot Debrief

QUICKSILVER MXII SPORT near Erie, CO — 2013-11-14

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Date
2013-11-14
Location
Erie, CO, USA
Airport
KEIK
Aircraft
QUICKSILVER MXII SPORT
Registration
N2910P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Climb

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to a crankshaft failure, which resulted in a forced landing.

NTSB narrative

After takeoff, the engine lost power, and the pilot turned the airplane back toward the runway. The airplane landed hard, and the right wing struck the ground, which crushed the leading edge and broke several ribs. The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Fuel was found onboard the airplane. Although the pilot returned the engine to the manufacturer for examination, he could not provide the test results. However, he stated that the crankshaft failed and that he believed it "had something to do with the center main shaft bearing."

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have conducted a pre-flight engine check to identify potential issues.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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