Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR14CA017

Orland, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N75556

BELLER QUICKSILVER MXLII

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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