Pilot Debrief

QUICKSILVER AIRCRAFT GT-500 near Big Lake, TX — 2010-05-11

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Date
2010-05-11
Location
Big Lake, TX, USA
Airport
E41
Aircraft
QUICKSILVER AIRCRAFT GT-500
Registration
N5502D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff and at about 150 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a downdraft and the airplane started to descend. He added that there were no problems with the engine and he had full power, but that the airplane could not climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain and skidded along the ground before coming to rest in an inverted position. Additionally, he stated that the wind was from the south, at about 5 mph at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents3

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