Ultralight aircraft accident in Cuenca, Spain

1 fatality • Cuenca, Spain

A Quicksilver MXL Sport II crashed during takeoff at Aeródromo de Sotos, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On August 8, 2014, at approximately 1920 UTC, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II motorized ultralight aircraft, registration EC-FL8, was performing a takeoff from Aeródromo de Sotos (LESS) in Cuenca, Spain. During the takeoff phase of the local flight, the aircraft impacted the terrain. The accident resulted in 1 fatality.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Aug 2014 QUICKSILVER MXL Sport II accident near Cuenca, Spain?

A Quicksilver MXL Sport II crashed during takeoff at Aeródromo de Sotos, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Aug 2014 QUICKSILVER MXL Sport II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Aug 2014 involved a QUICKSILVER MXL Sport II, at Cuenca, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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