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Accident: Eris E. Ervin Quicksilver

Sep 25, 2017 · Cleburne, TX

NTSB numberCEN17LA368Event id20170926X23016

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

An engine loss of power due to fuel starvation from a broken fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine; the loss of engine power prevented the pilot from reaching a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the engine and its components.

NTSB docket CEN17LA368

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Eris E. Ervin Quicksilver
Registration
N5112S
Year built
1994
Category
Airplane
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Initial climb Loss of engine power (total)

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