Accident Details
On August 8, 2014, at approximately 1920 coordinated universal time, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II motorized ultralight aircraft, registration EC-FL8, was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during takeoff. The aircraft was departing from Aeródromo de Sotos (LESS) in Cuenca, Spain for a local flight. The pilot was fatally injured in the accident.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Spain. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Spain. Further information may be obtained from the Spanish aviation accident investigation body, CIAIAC (Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil).