SERS · Unknown QUICKSILVER GT-500 · 1997-12-21 · SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98LA071
Event ID
20001208X09309
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-21
Location
SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.66027, -98.340644
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Unknown
Model
QUICKSILVER GT-500
Registration
UNREG
FAR Part
103
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the kitplane builder's improper installation of the bolts attaching the left leading edge wing strut fitting to the leading edge spar, which resulted in the eventual failure of the fitting and the ensuing loss of control. Related factors were: the owner/pilot's failure to ensure that a condition inspection of the aircraft was performed, and failure of the aircraft's emergency (Ballistic Recovery System) parachute to fully deploy.