Pilot Debrief

QUICKSILVER Sport near Barnesville, OH — 2019-06-22

Final reportCEN19LA181
Sign in to save
Date
2019-06-22
Location
Barnesville, OH, USA
Aircraft
QUICKSILVER Sport
Registration
UNREG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot departed on a local flight in a light sport airplane. Video showed the airplane's departure from the runway surface and the beginning of a left turn during which the bank increased until the airplane traveled out of the frame. The airplane’s engine was heard throughout the accident sequence and no engine power changes were noted. A witness reported that the airplane reached an altitude of 40 ft before crashing. An examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities that would have precluded normal operations. Based on the available information, the investigation could not determine why the pilot lost control.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have ensured proper registration and airworthiness before flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Video
  • Photos
  • 3 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents3

Related mishaps