No fatalities
25 Feb 2021: QUICKSILVER MXII — Hattiesburg, MS
On 25 Feb 2021, a QUICKSILVER MXII was involved in an aviation accident near Hattiesburg, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the subsequent forced landing resulting in an impact with trees and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the subsequent forced landing resulting in an impact with trees and terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Not installed/availableEngine (reciprocating) — FailureEngine (reciprocating)Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilotContributed to outcome