N14QK is a 2014 Quicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 582UL rated at 65 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Santa Rosa, CA. Its light-sport airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2014. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2015. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 12 years old
- Only 7 Quicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S here
2015
2014
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During cruise flight, the pilot reported that he noticed a temperature alarm, and a short time later, the engine sustained a complete loss of power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a dirt road located in a vineyard. During the landing roll, the airplane veered to the right and struck a pole, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
A postaccident inspection of the aircraft revealed a missing cooling system expansion tank cap and a low coolant level. The piston faces also showed high heat signatures from red discoloration and scoring along the cylinder walls. The pilot reported that he removed the cooling system tank cap during the preflight inspection to check the water level and did not re-secure it. During the flight, the engine likely lost cooling fluid and overheated, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
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