BRADSHAW Quicksilver MX II
Newark, IL — July 1, 2010
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA398 |
| Event ID | 20100715X42426 |
| Location | Newark, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.51944, -88.60555 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BRADSHAW |
| Model | Quicksilver MX II |
| 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
A total loss of engine power during cruise when the ignition switch vibrated into the "off" position, leading to the airplane's impact with a ditch during the off-field landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a local flight when the airplane sustained an in-flight loss of engine power. The airplane impacted a ditch during the off-field landing and incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that the rotary-type ignition switch vibrated from the "run" position to the "off" position. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.
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.