BELLER QUICKSILVER MXLII
Orland, CA — October 14, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA017 |
| Event ID | 20131016X60114 |
| Location | Orland, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.72139, -122.14694 |
| Airport | HAIGH FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLER |
| Model | QUICKSILVER MXLII |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
Full 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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.