1 fatal · QUICKSILVER MX II · 1993-11-29 · NEWARK, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94FA041
Event ID
20001211X13731
Type
Accident
Date
1993-11-29
Location
NEWARK, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.999797, -97.440895
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
QUICKSILVER
Model
MX II
Registration
UNREG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
POOR JUDMENT OF THE PILOT AFTER USE OF DRUGS, HIS IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS FAILURE TO REMAIN CLEAR OF AN OBSTRUCTION DURING TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE WITH THE AIRCRAFT'S ABILITY, A TAILWIND CONDITION, RISING TERRAIN, AND AN OBSTRUCTION (TRANSMISSION LINE) NEAR THE END OF THE TAKEOFF AREA.