Saturday, September 26, 2020

Quicksilver MX II Sprint, N9045Z: Fatal accident occurred September 24, 2020 and Accident occurred September 22, 2008

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident. 

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas


Location: Harker Heights, TX
Accident Number: CEN20LA417
Date & Time: September 24, 2020, 11:05 Local 
Registration: N9045Z
Aircraft: Eipper Quicksilver
Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

On September 24, 2020, about 1105 central daylight time, an amateur-built Eipper Quicksilver MX II airplane, N9045Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Killeen, Texas. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight.

The airplane reportedly departed from the Skylark Field Airport (ILE), when shortly after takeoff the airplane’s engine stopped producing power. Witnesses reported seeing the airplane maneuvering and descending without engine power. The airplane impacted the median of a divided highway and then struck a guard rail.

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Eipper 
Registration: N9045Z
Model/Series: Quicksilver MXII 
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Amateur Built: No
Operator: On file 
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Operator Designator Code:

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: VMC 
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KILE,841 ft msl
Observation Time: 10:56 Local
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles 
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C /16°C
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: 8 knots / , 30°
Lowest Ceiling: 
Visibility: 10 miles
Altimeter Setting: 30.02 inches Hg 
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point: 
Destination:

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 Fatal
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: 
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 Fatal
Latitude, Longitude: 31.074454,-97.682898 (est)

Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation may contact them by email eyewitnessreport@ntsb.gov, and any friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should email assistance@ntsb.gov.

Stephen Pulliam Cockrell 

Stephen Pulliam Cockrell 

David Lee Wesley was born on the 6th of October 1948 in Atlanta, GA to Andrew Jackson and Mary Frances Wesley. He enlisted in the US Army on the 5th of September 1968 and served for well over 20 years. A man with may hobbies, David loved to share with any and everyone. From his time with NASA which saw him working on the shuttle Enterprise, to his rebuilding of Corvettes and flying planes, David was never one to sit idle. Always on the move, David was even planning on backpacking across Europe despite being in his 70’s.

David never meet a stranger and he was always willing to help people out. It will never be known if David realized just how much he changed the lives of those he encountered. A few years ago, David met a young man by the name of Tai who he would befriend; giving a tour of planes and private flight lessons to. This random act of kindness had a lasting impact on this young man in that it inspired him to want to be a Junior Pilot while leading him to write a school essay on David as someone who inspired him. He now wishes to join the US Air Force.

From flying to Corvettes to model railroading, David’s love of sharing will most certainly be missed by all those he befriended.  

David was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Jackson, and his mother, Mary Frances. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon, and two sons, Jason and Scott, two brothers, Chaffin and Andrew, and a sister, Arra, seven grandchildren, Mitchell, Shelbi, Hailey, Ty, Sam, Zack, and Alessandra, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews








HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas - Authorities say two men died after their ultralight aircraft crashed on an interstate in front of a Texas hospital.

Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said a 911 call came in about 11 a.m. that a plane had gone down on Interstate 14 near the city limits of Harker Heights and Killeen.

Washko said the two men who were killed were the 71-year-old pilot, David Wesley and 54-year-old Stephen Cockrell. Both men were from Killeen. Washko says the aircraft had taken off from nearby Skylark Field Airport in Killeen.

David Wesley looks over his Quicksilver MX II Sprint as he assesses the damage following its theft and crash, which occurred September 22nd, 2008.

Additional Participating Entity: 
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas 

Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf

Location: Killeen, TX
Accident Number: DEN08CA161
Date & Time: 09/22/2008, 0100 CDT
Registration: N9045Z
Aircraft: Quicksilver MX II Sprint
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Collision during takeoff/land
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation -

Analysis

The experimental airplane was stolen and a short time later landed in a nearby street. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a mailbox resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Neither operator of the airplane held certifications for the operation of aircraft.

Probable Cause and Findings

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The operator's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to operate a vehicle for which he/she was not certified.

Findings

Aircraft

Personnel issues
Qualification/certification - Flight crew
Stolen/unauthorized - Flight crew (Factor)

Factual Information

History of Flight

Prior to flight
Security/criminal event

Landing-landing roll
Collision during takeoff/land (Defining event)

Pilot Information

Certificate: None
Age: , Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: None
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  1 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1 hours (Total, this make and model)

Pilot Information

Certificate: None
Age: , Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Unknown
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: None
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:  1 hours (Total, all aircraft), 1 hours (Total, this make and model) 

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Quicksilver
Registration: N9045Z
Model/Series: MX II Sprint
Aircraft Category: Ultralight
Year of Manufacture:
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Experimental
Serial Number: 0558
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 02/18/2008, Condition
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 720 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines:
Airframe Total Time: 514 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer:
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series:
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power:
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None 

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KILE, 848 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0055 CDT
Direction from Accident Site:
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual:
Wind Direction: 90°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual:
Altimeter Setting: 30.14 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 21°C / 15°C
Precipitation and Obscuration:
Departure Point: Killeen, TX (KILE)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Unknown
Destination: Killeen, TX
Type of Clearance: None
Departure Time: 0030 CDT
Type of Airspace:

Airport Information

Airport: NA
Runway Surface Type:
Airport Elevation:
Runway Surface Condition:
Runway Used: N/A
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop 

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 31.085833, -97.686389 (est)

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