Probable cause
The operator's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to operate a vehicle for which he/she was not certified.
NTSB analysis
The experimental airplane was stolen and a short time later landed in a nearby street. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a mailbox resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Neither operator of the airplane held certifications for the operation of aircraft.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DEN08CA161 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 22, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Killeen, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Na
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Quicksilver MX II Sprint
- N-number
- N9045Z
- Category
- Ultralight
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- UNK
Other records under this N-number
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