She Observed The Airplane Come Out Of A Loop Then Spiraled Toward The Ground

Location: Mount Vernon, IN Accident Number: CEN21LA008
Date & Time: October 6, 2020, 08:20 Local Registration: N2942A
Aircraft: Stephens William E Quicksilver Injuries: 2 Fatal
Flight Conducted Under:

On October 6, 2020, about 0820 central daylight time, an experimental light sport Quicksilver airplane, expired registration N2942A, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Mount Vernon, Indiana. The student pilot and private pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.

A witness stated that she observed the accident airplane flying around in the area. She observed the airplane come out of a loop then spiraled toward the ground. She did not see the airplane impact the ground, but she heard a sound similar to the impact. She observed the airplane from her residence which was 0.33 nautical miles (nm) east of the accident site and about 1 nm northeast east of the airport.

The airplane impacted a harvested crop field on a heading of southwest and came to rest on its right side. The airplane was about 100 ft from the initial ground impact marks and airplane debris was scattered in between. The engine remained attached to its mount and one propeller blade had separated from the propeller hub.

The wreckage has been retained for further examination.

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