22 Dec 2019: Eipper QUICKSILVER MXII

22 Dec 2019: Eipper QUICKSILVER MXII — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Mayaguez, PR, United States

Probable cause

The student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel shutoff switch to the “off” position while attempting to take a picture of himself, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent ditching in open water.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The student pilot reported that, while attempting to take a picture of himself, he accidentally moved the fuel shutoff switch to the OFF position. The engine experienced a complete loss of power. He initiated a forced landing onto open water and was rescued by boaters. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and the structural tubing of the fuselage.

Contributing factors

  • Student/instructed pilot
  • Student/instructed pilot
  • Unintentional use/operation
  • Fluid level

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 090/08kt, vis 10sm

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 14 Dec 2018 — Eipper QUICKSILVER MXLII (—)
  • 21 Apr 2018 — Eipper QUICKSILVER MXLII (—)
  • 14 Mar 2015 — EIPPER QUICKSILVER - GT500 GT500 (—)
  • 21 Jul 2012 — EIPPER Quicksilver MXL II (Al Rowinski)
  • 3 Jul 2012 — EIPPER QUICKSILVER MX II (MICHAEL S. CALLAHAN)

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