Pilot Debrief

BELLER QUICKSILVER MXLII near Orland, CA — 2013-10-14

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Date
2013-10-14
Location
Orland, CA, USA
Airport
O37
Aircraft
BELLER QUICKSILVER MXLII
Registration
N75556
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while taxiing from landing, a strong gust of wind or thermal picked up the airplane which resulted in a nose over. Structural fuselage tubing and the right wing spar were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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