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N75556 accident description

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Crash location 39.721389°N, 122.146944°W
Nearest city Orland, CA
39.747380°N, 122.196375°W
3.2 miles away
Tail number N75556
Accident date 14 Oct 2013
Aircraft type Beller Quicksilver Mxlii
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that while taxiing from landing, a strong gust of wind or thermal picked up the airplane which resulted in a nose over. Structural fuselage tubing and the right wing spar were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi with a strong gusting wind condition which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

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