1 fatal · QUICKSILVER MXII · 2019-07-13 · Oliver Springs, TN, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA19FA225
Event ID
20190713X01105
Type
Accident
Date
2019-07-13
Location
Oliver Springs, TN, USA
Coordinates
36.040554, -84.306114
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
QUICKSILVER
Model
MXII
Registration
N3889Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue to takeoff and climb after encountering an undetermined airplane control issue that he was unable to counteract, which resulted in collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain.