QUICKSILVER AIRCRAFT GT-500
Big Lake, TX — May 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Big Lake, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.19889, -101.47250 |
| Airport | Reagan County Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA249 |
| Event ID | 20100513X51212 |
Aircraft
| Make | QUICKSILVER AIRCRAFT |
| Model | GT-500 |
| Registration # | N5502D |
| Operator | NEOS LTD |
| Owner | NEOS LTD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during take-off when he got about 150-feet in the air, the airplane experienced a downdraft and the airplane started to descend. He added that there were no problems with the engine, and he had full power, but the airplane could not climb. The airplane then descended and impacted terrain; skidded along the ground before coming to rest in the inverted position. Additionally, he stated that the wind was from the south, at about 5 mph at the time of the accident. The pilot did not report any anomalies with the airplane, prior to the accident.
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.