ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 378552
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| Date: | Saturday 1 September 1984 |
| Time: | 17:20 LT |
| Type: | Eipper Quicksilver MX |
| Owner/operator: | North Platte Air Sports |
| Registration: | UNREG |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | ROTAX 377 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | North Platte, NE -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | North Platte, NE |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ULTRALIGHT OPERATOR SAID HE TURNED OFF THE SELECTOR VALVE AFTER A PREVIOUS LANDING. DURING A LATER TAKEOFF, HE FAILED TO USE A CHECKLIST AND DID NOT RESET THE SELECTOR. THE ENGINE QUIT AT ABOUT 30 FT AGL. GROUND WITNESSES HEARD THEENGINE SPUTTER AND OBSERVED THE VEHICLE PITCHING UP AND DOWNBEFORE GROUND IMPACT. THE VEHICLE NOSED OVER AND THE OPERATOR HURT HIS BACK WHEN HE RELEASED HIS BELTS AND FELL ON THE ENGINE DURING EGRESS FROM THE WRECKAGE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC84LU008
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar-2024 09:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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