Quicksilver Mxl II Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 14 events recorded from 1992 to 2018.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2018 | Westminster, MD | N105SE | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The in-flight fracture of a stainless steel bolt that was used to secure the upper and lower wing cables to the outer attach point at the leading edge…The in-flight fracture of a stainless steel bolt that was used to secure the upper and lower wing cables to the outer attach point at the leading edge spar of the right wing due to stress corrosion cracking, which caused the right wing to fail and precluded controlled flight. Contributing to the bolt failure was the installation of a bolt that did not conform with the company's specification. |
| Mar 07, 2017 | Hesperia, CA | UNREG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to identify and correct his construction error of a critical structural component, which resulted in a loss of airplane control du…The pilot's failure to identify and correct his construction error of a critical structural component, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of multiple medications and illicit drugs, which led to his improper decision to attempt the flight despite evidence indicating that the error had not been addressed. |
| Jan 31, 2009 | Ellenboro, NC | UNREG | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make a…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane. |
| Jul 23, 2000 | CLYO, GA | UNREG | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft due to impairment by use of drugs, and the resultant uncontrolled descent and in-flight c…The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft due to impairment by use of drugs, and the resultant uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain. |