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N4469N accident description

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Crash location 41.519445°N, 88.605556°W
Nearest city Newark, IL
41.536975°N, 88.583407°W
1.7 miles away
Tail number N4469N
Accident date 30 Jun 2010
Aircraft type BRADSHAW Quicksilver MX II
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was on a local flight when the airplane sustained an in-flight loss of engine power. The airplane impacted a ditch during the off-field landing and incurred substantial damage. The pilot reported that the rotary-type ignition switch vibrated from the "run" position to the "off" position. The pilot did not hold a pilot certificate.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power during cruise when the ignition switch vibrated into the "off" position, leading to the airplane's impact with a ditch during the off-field landing.

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