| 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 |
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| Accident date | 30 Jun 2010 |
| Aircraft type | BRADSHAW Quicksilver MX II |
| Additional details: | None |
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.
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.