# NTSB Accident FTW94FA041
> **QUICKSILVER MX II** · 1993-11-29 · NEWARK, TX, USA · FATL
## 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.

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