Quicksilver MXL Sport II accident near Cuenca, ES

On August 8, 2014, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II (unknown) was involved in an accident near Cuenca, ES. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.

Date
August 8, 2014
Place
Cuenca, ES
Aircraft
Quicksilver MXL Sport II · Unknown
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Substantial
Position
40.203°N, 2.143°W
NTSB ID
20140811X74630

Official records · CEN14WA420

NTSB summary

On August 8, 2014, about 1920 coordinated universal time, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II, motorized ultralight (ULM) aircraft, registry EC-FL8, was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during takeoff. The pilot was fatally injured. At the time of the accident the aircraft was departing from Aeródromo de Sotos (LESS), Cuenca, Spain for a local flight. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Spain. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Spain. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Ministrio de Fomento - CIAIAC Fruela, 6 - 1ª floor 28011 MADRID - ESPAÑA

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