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February 17, 2025 · Quicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S · N14QK

Geyserville, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Geyserville, CA
Aircraft
Quicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S (2014)
Tail Number
N14QK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA095

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to secure the coolant cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating and a subsequent forced landing.

Full Narrative

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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:20 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftQuicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S
Tail NumberN14QK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data