ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 223329
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| Date: | Saturday 21 April 2018 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: | Eipper Quicksilver |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N126AS |
| MSN: | 861AMS |
| Year of manufacture: | 1994 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 980 hours |
| Engine model: | Rotax 503 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Marietta, SC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Marrietta, SC |
| Marietta, SC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during a pleasure flight, he decided to land on a relative’s asphalt driveway. He added that, during the landing, a wind gust “caught a wing,” and the airplane was forced onto the driveway. Subsequently, the airplane impacted a fence during the landing roll.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the rudder, and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An automated weather observation system located about 13 nautical miles southeast from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 130° at 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane uphill to the north.
The pilot reported that the wind at the accident site was light and variable.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2019 20:30 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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