On 14 Oct 2013, a BELLER QUICKSILVER MXLII MXLII operated by FREER SAMUEL M was involved in an aviation accident near Orland, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft during taxiing in strong gusting wind conditions, leading to the nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
A Beller Quicksilver MXLII experienced a nose over while taxiing after landing due to a strong wind gust.
What happened
On October 14, 2013, a Beller Quicksilver MXLII, registration N75556, was taxiing after landing at Orland, California. During the taxi, a strong thermal or gust of wind lifted the aircraft, causing it to perform a nose over. The pilot was not injured.
The investigation
The investigation determined that the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and the structural fuselage tubing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions occurring prior to the impact that would have prevented normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft during taxiing in strong gusting wind conditions, leading to the nose over.